Best time to go to Belfast Average weather of Belfast, North Ireland
When is the best time to go to Belfast?
When is the best time to go to Belfast? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months in Belfast are May, June, July, August, September and October
- On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
- The coldest months are January, February and March
- The rainiest months are June, July, August, October and November
Annual weather in Belfast
Weather details in Belfast month by month
Weather and climate in Belfast
- Between january and february the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 56°F and it rains about 27% of the time in february.
- Between the months of march and april the climate is bad. In average, on the morning it is 43°F and it rains about 17% of the time in april.
- Between may and october the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and it rains in october about 5.2in.
- In november the climate is not good. At lunchtime, it's 50°F in average and it rains about 25% of the time in november.
- In december the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 43°F.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Belfast
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Belfast: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Belfast
Find out when Belfast 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 Belfast
- Very low season in Belfast
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March. - Low season in Belfast
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May and September. - High season in Belfast
The number of visitors to Belfast is high in: June, July, October and November. - Peak season in Belfast
The largest number of tourists visiting Belfast is during: August and December.
Figure: Visitor index for Belfast month by month
Best time for low prices in Belfast
Average prices of hotels in Belfast month by month
Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Belfast. 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
Average price for flights to Belfast
A return flight between London and Belfast is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 59 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 36 more for your airline ticket to Belfast if you go in december.
Find the best price for your flight Flight prices to Belfast
Average price of hiring a car in Belfast
On average, it costs $ 43 per day to hire a car in Belfast. This price varies by $ 19 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 34 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 52.
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