Belfast weather in October (County Antrim, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Belfast during October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Belfast generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 14°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Belfast in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 85 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February 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 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 91%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 85 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 25%  

Where to go in Ireland 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 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 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.