Best time to visit Belfast

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When is the best time to visit Belfast?

The best time to visit Belfast is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Belfast7
    Jan
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Belfast7
    Feb
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Belfast9
    Mar
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Belfast11
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Belfast14
    May
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Belfast17
    Jun
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Belfast18
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Belfast18
    Aug
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Belfast16
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Belfast13
    Oct
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Belfast9
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Belfast8
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Belfast?

The hottest time of year in Belfast is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Belfast?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Belfast with 101mm on average. There are normally 20 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Belfast?

The sunniest time of year in Belfast is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 37% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Belfast?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Belfast in September when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Northern Ireland (Belfast) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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