Best Time to Visit Belfast

Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May. Jul is warmest (20.5°C high); Oct is rainiest (83 mm).

Belfast weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan6.81.4820.9
Feb7.71.6571.9
Mar10.22.8653.4
Apr12.84.3565.7
May16.47547.5
Jun18.99.9577.7
Jul20.512607
Aug19.911.5745.9
Sep179.2754.3
Oct13.36.7832.3
Nov9.53.5761.2
Dec7.32.1770.7

Average high temperature

Jan 7°
Feb 8°
Mar 10°
Apr 13°
May 16°
Jun 19°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 17°
Oct 13°
Nov 10°
Dec 7°

Best months by activity

Overall: JulJunAugMay

Beaches: JulJunMayAug

Hiking: MayJunJulApr

Sightseeing: JunJulMayAug

Belfast quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Belfast?

Jul, Jun, Aug, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Oct, about 83 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 20.5°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.