When is the best time to go to Belfast

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Belfast, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Belfast weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Belfast are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Belfast January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 91mm 4.3hrs 10.4hrs 5°C

Belfast's weather in January is typically cold and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Belfast for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Belfast and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Belfast with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Belfast February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 78mm 5.2hrs 11.5hrs 4°C

February in Belfast is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Belfast for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Belfast and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Belfast with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in February »

March

Belfast March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 95mm 5.9hrs 12.8hrs 4°C

The weather in March in Belfast is characteristically cold and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Belfast for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Belfast and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Belfast with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in March »

April

Belfast April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 95mm 6.6hrs 14.4hrs 5°C

Belfast's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Belfast.

April is in the spring in Belfast and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Belfast with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in April »

May

Belfast May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 95mm 7.6hrs 15.8hrs 8°C

May is a a little damp month in Belfast and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Belfast.

May is in the spring in Belfast and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Belfast with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in May »

June

Belfast June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 90mm 8.2hrs 10.4hrs 12°C

The climate in Belfast during June can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Belfast, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Belfast and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Belfast with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in June »

July

Belfast July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 83mm 8.5hrs 11.5hrs 15°C

July in Belfast is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Belfast, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Belfast and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in July »

August

Belfast August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 83mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs 16°C

The weather in August in Belfast is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Belfast, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Belfast and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in August »

September

Belfast September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 91mm 7hrs 14.4hrs 14°C

Belfast's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Belfast, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Belfast and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in September »

October

Belfast October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 97mm 5.7hrs 15.8hrs 11°C

October is a a little damp month in Belfast and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Belfast.

October is in the fall / autumn in Belfast and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in October »

November

Belfast November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 116mm 4hrs 10.4hrs 9°C

November is a damp month in Belfast and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Belfast for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Belfast and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in November »

December

Belfast December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 110mm 3.7hrs 11.5hrs 7°C

December in Belfast is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Belfast for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Belfast and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Belfast weather in December »