Belfast weather in October (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

Curious about the October weather in Belfast? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Belfast generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Belfast in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 85 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Belfast, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 85 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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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 Belfast in October?

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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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