Belfast weather in April (County Antrim, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Belfast in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Belfast typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Belfast in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Belfast, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 88%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 154 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

Where to go in Ireland in April

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 April?

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 8°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 April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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