Antrim County weather in October
Planning a getaway to Antrim County this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Antrim County in October?
Antrim County is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Antrim County generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Belfast.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aghalee with an average of 85 mm to high rainfall in Ballintoy with 147 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Belfast. Belfast experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 85 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Antrim County for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Antrim County climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Antrim County?
Belfast
In October Belfast generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Portrush
In October Portrush generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bushmills
In October Bushmills generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cushendall
In October Cushendall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ballycastle
In October Ballycastle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Antrim County, in the United Kingdom.
Is October the best time to visit Antrim County?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Antrim County with often unpleasant weather in Belfast.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Belfast. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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