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Ballintoy Climate by Month

The weather in Ballintoy sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be mild at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Ballintoy, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 5°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Ballintoy experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1373 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 161 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, May brings less rainfall, with 73 mm over 17 rainy days.

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 Ballintoy. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Malin Head, Ireland (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Malin Head, Ireland (65 KM, 40 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Ballintoy?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Ballintoy?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ballintoy?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ballintoy?
    November tops the wettest month list with 161 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ballintoy?
    May is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ballintoy?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 203 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Ballintoy

    Sat   Dec 14
    10°C | 3°C
    SW 18 km/h
    3.3 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain

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

    overcast and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 6°C
    SW 29 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain