Antrim weather in October (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

Is October a good time to explore Antrim weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Antrim typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Antrim in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 85 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Antrim climate page with graphs.

 

Antrim, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 85 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Antrim.

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