Ballycastle weather in April (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

Is April a good time to explore Ballycastle weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In April, Ballycastle usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 10°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Ballycastle in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 154 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Ballycastle. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ballycastle climate page with graphs.

 

Ballycastle, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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