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Weather in October in Antrim County

Considering a trip to Antrim County this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

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 mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Belfast. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Antrim County in October, check out the map below.

To explore the conditions in Antrim County in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 85 hours of sunlight in Belfast. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Antrim County's conditions throughout the year, check out our Antrim County climate page.

Where to go in Antrim County in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Antrim County on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Antrim County's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Belfast
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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17°C 
11°C 
109 hours 
83 mm 
17 days 
14°C 
9°C 
85 hours 
100 mm 
19 days 
11°C 
6°C 
59 hours 
98 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Belfast

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.

Portrush
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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16°C 
12°C 
118 hours 
108 mm 
20 days 
14°C 
10°C 
103 hours 
141 mm 
22 days 
12°C 
8°C 
58 hours 
151 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Portrush

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.

Bushmills
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
12°C 
118 hours 
107 mm 
20 days 
14°C 
10°C 
103 hours 
141 mm 
22 days 
12°C 
8°C 
58 hours 
151 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Bushmills

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.

Cushendall
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16°C 
11°C 
109 hours 
93 mm 
20 days 
14°C 
9°C 
85 hours 
120 mm 
21 days 
11°C 
7°C 
59 hours 
123 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Cushendall

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.

Ballycastle
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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16°C 
12°C 
109 hours 
105 mm 
20 days 
14°C 
10°C 
85 hours 
142 mm 
22 days 
12°C 
8°C 
59 hours 
155 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Ballycastle

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Antrim County.

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