Belfast Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Belfast has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Belfast remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 18°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Belfast experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 885 mm yearly. Belfast can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 165 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 6.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Belfast Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Belfast in South Africa
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 165 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
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