Best time to visit Belfast

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

45
Jan
45
Feb
48
Mar
52
Apr
57
May
63
Jun
64
Jul
64
Aug
61
Sep
55
Oct
48
Nov
46
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

2
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Feb
3
Mar
5
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Belfast?

The hottest time of year in Belfast is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 64°F.

Which month has the most rain in Belfast?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Belfast with 4.0 inches 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 57°F.

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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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