Best time to visit Ballycastle

Q: When is the best time to visit Ballycastle?

The best time to visit Ballycastle is May and June based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the warmest month in Ballycastle?

The warmest time of year in Ballycastle is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 17°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Ballycastle?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Ballycastle with 128mm on average. There are normally 21 days in October with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Ballycastle?

The sunniest time of year in Ballycastle is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 36% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Ballycastle?

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

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When is the best time to visit Ballycastle?

The best time to visit Ballycastle is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Which is the hottest month in Ballycastle?

The hottest time of year in Ballycastle is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 63°F.

Which month has the most rain in Ballycastle?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Ballycastle with 5.0 inches on average. There are normally 21 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Ballycastle?

The sunniest time of year in Ballycastle is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 36% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Ballycastle?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Ballycastle in September when the water temperature reaches 57°F.

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The weather guide for Northern Ireland (Ballycastle) 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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