Antrim Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Antrim changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 3°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 7°C in February to 13°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 91%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 86%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in April, May, June, July, August and September and highest during January, February, March, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
8 m/s
5 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Antrim in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.
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