When is the best time to go to Ballymena?

When is the best time to go to Ballymena? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Ballymena are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are June, July, August and October


Annual weather in Ballymena

For full information about the climate and weather in Ballymena a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 40°F/45°F
2.1in
February 40°F/47°F
2.1in
March 40°F/49°F
1.9in
April 43°F/52°F
1.7in
May 49°F/58°F
2.2in
June 54°F/63°F
3in
July 56°F/65°F
3in
August 54°F/63°F
2.8in
September 52°F/61°F
1.9in
October 49°F/56°F
2.5in
November 45°F/50°F
2.3in
December 41°F/45°F
2in


Weather and climate in Ballymena

Ballymena enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Ballymena is 54°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 65°F in july). Annual rainfall is 27.3in, with a minimum of 1.7in in april and a maximum of 3in in june.
  • Between january and april the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 52°F°C and it rains about 1.7in each month.
  • Between may and october the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 56°F and it rains about 2.5in each month.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 58°F and it rains in december about 2in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Ballymena

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Ballymena: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Ballymena

Find out when Ballymena has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Ballymena

  • Very low season in Ballymena
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Ballymena
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April and November.
  • High season in Ballymena
    The number of visitors to Ballymena is high in: May, June and December.
  • Peak season in Ballymena
    The largest number of tourists visiting Ballymena is during: July, August, September and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Ballymena month by month



Best time for low prices in Ballymena

Average prices of hotels in Ballymena month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Ballymena. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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