Ballintoy Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Ballintoy, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C (61°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ballintoy experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1373 mm (54 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 161 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month May brings less rainfall, with 73 mm (2.9 in) over 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ballintoy Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ballintoy.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 81%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year