Ballycastle Climate by Month
The temperature in Ballycastle varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from mild
to cold.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Ballycastle experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August to a chilly 9°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Ballycastle has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1345 mm of rainfall annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, November, sees around 155 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, May, still receives a respectable 74 mm of rainfall.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
In Ballycastle, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ballycastle.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Ballycastle in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 155 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 74 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.
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