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Bushmills Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Bushmills sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be mild at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Bushmills, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bushmills experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1340 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. November brings wetter days averaging 151 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 75 mm of rainfall spread across 17 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bushmills. 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 1.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Derry, Ireland (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Derry, Ireland (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Forecast for Bushmills

Sat   Jan 11
6°C | 3°C
SE 7 m/s
4.7 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sun   Jan 12
10°C | 3°C
S 8 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
12°C | 9°C
S 9 m/s
0.8 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bushmills?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bushmills?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bushmills?
    November tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bushmills?
    May is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bushmills?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 203 hours of sunshine.

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