Yearly weather and climate in Belfast, United Kingdom

The yearly weather in Belfast runs from around 3°C in January to 18°C in August. February is the driest month at 10 rainy days; July the wettest at 24. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.

Sunshine

Expect up to 11.6 hours of clear skies in Jun, but only 2.6 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Jul (131mm over 24 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 6°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Belfast, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 745°337°12Jan
  2. 1049°440°10Feb
  3. 949°438°20Mar
  4. 1153°541°19Apr
  5. 1661°948°13May
  6. 1864°1151°14Jun
  7. 1763°1152°24Jul
  8. 1865°1253°21Aug
  9. 1762°1051°13Sep
  10. 1456°948°15Oct
  11. 1050°541°11Nov
  12. 948°541°16Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Feb is typically driest at 10 days (43mm); Jul the wettest at 24 days (131mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Belfast
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan7°C3°C1255mm
Feb10°C4°C1043mm
Mar9°C4°C20121mm
Apr11°C5°C19112mm
May16°C9°C1376mm
Jun18°C11°C1475mm
Jul17°C11°C24131mm
Aug18°C12°C21129mm
Sep17°C10°C1397mm
Oct14°C9°C15104mm
Nov10°C5°C1164mm
Dec9°C5°C16126mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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