Climate of Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
Point-value climate at Belfast (Belfast, United Kingdom). Population approximately 450,406.
Located in Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 450,406. Monthly average temperatures range from 4.1°C / 39.4°F in January to 16.3°C / 61.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 54 mm / 2.1 in (May) to 83 mm / 3.3 in (October) — about 816 mm / 32.1 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Belfast's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1°C39.4°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| February | 4.7°C40.5°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| March | 6.5°C43.7°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 8.6°C47.5°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 11.7°C53.1°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| June | 14.4°C57.9°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 16.3°C61.3°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| August | 15.7°C60.3°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| September | 13.1°C55.6°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| October | 10°C50°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 6.5°C43.7°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| December | 4.7°C40.5°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Belfast?
Belfast does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Belfast's warmest month is July at an average of 16.3°C / 61.3°F, and its driest month is May with about 54 mm / 2.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Belfast?
Belfast, in Belfast, United Kingdom, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.1°C / 39.4°F in January to 16.3°C / 61.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 816 mm / 32.1 in, with the wettest month being October (83 mm / 3.3 in) and the driest May (54 mm / 2.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Belfast in July?
The average temperature in Belfast in July is 16.3°C / 61.3°F, with rainfall of about 60 mm / 2.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Belfast?
The driest month in Belfast is May, with about 54 mm / 2.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 11.7°C / 53.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Belfast?
The wettest month in Belfast is October, with approximately 83 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall.