Belfast weather in April (County Antrim, Ireland)

How does the weather in Belfast usually fare in April? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Belfast includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 13°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

With about 154 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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. 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Belfast.

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