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Bangor Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Bangor experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend to be cold. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Bangor, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bangor has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1169 mm of rainfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Bangor enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 121 mm of precipitation, while in April, Bangor receives about 76 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Bangor can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Forecast for Bangor

Fri   Jan 31
9°C | 4°C
NW 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Feb 01
10°C | 4°C
S 7 m/s
0.3 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

Sun   Feb 02
10°C | 5°C
W 5 m/s
1.8 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bangor?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bangor?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bangor?
    October tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bangor?
    April is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bangor?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.

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