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Antrim Climate by Month

The temperature in Antrim varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Antrim changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Antrim has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 980 mm of rainfall annually. Year-round, Antrim has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 92 mm, and the driest month, March, with 69 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Antrim. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

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

Daily hours of sunshine

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

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Antrim ranges from 7°C in February to 13°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

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

The best time of year to visit Antrim in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Antrim?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Antrim?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Antrim?
    August tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Antrim?
    March is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Antrim?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Antrim

    Fri   Dec 13
    6°C | 3°C
    SW 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    10°C | 3°C
    SW 22 km/h
    0.6 mm
    overcast and small chance of slight rain

    overcast and small chance of slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    12°C | 9°C
    W 29 km/h
    1.2 mm
    overcast and  chance of rain

    overcast and chance of rain