Antrim County Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in April.

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Belfast Portrush Bushmills Cushendall

Planning a getaway to Antrim County, the United Kingdom this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Antrim County in April

Antrim County, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Antrim County generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Ballintoy at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Aghalee at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Aghalee and 7°C (45°F) in Ballintoy.

For a closer look at conditions across Antrim County, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aghalee with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Portrush with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Belfast gets approximately 154 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Antrim County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Antrim County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Belfast)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Antrim County →

Best Places to Visit in Antrim County in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Antrim County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Antrim County

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Antrim County, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Antrim County (April)

Precipitation variation in Antrim County (April)

Belfast

In April Belfast generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Belfast →

Portrush

In April Portrush generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
156 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Portrush →

Bushmills

In April Bushmills generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
156 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bushmills →

Cushendall

In April Cushendall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cushendall →

Ballycastle

In April Ballycastle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ballycastle →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Antrim County in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belfast 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Portrush 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Bushmills 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Cushendall 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Ballycastle 10°C (50°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Ballymoney 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Antrim County weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in April?

Antrim County, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Belfast average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in April?

Belfast averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Antrim County, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Belfast averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Antrim County, the United Kingdom.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Antrim County, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Antrim County, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Belfast.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Belfast. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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