Ballymena Climate by Month
The temperature in Ballymena varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Ballymena, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Ballymena has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1045 mm of rainfall annually. Precipitation levels in Ballymena remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 98 mm over 19 days. In March, this drops slightly to 73 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Ballymena serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Ballymena ranges from 7°C in February to 13°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ballymena.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Ballymena ranges from 4°C in April to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Ballymena 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 February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 98 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.
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