Ballycastle weather in October (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Ballycastle in October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Ballycastle includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 14°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Ballycastle in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 85 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballycastle, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Sunshine 85 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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