Antrim County Weather in October

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

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Belfast Portrush Bushmills Cushendall

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

What to Expect in Antrim County in October

Antrim County, the United Kingdom 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 (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Belfast.

To explore the conditions in Antrim County, the United Kingdom 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 (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Ballintoy with 147 mm (5.8 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Belfast.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Belfast gets roughly 85 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Antrim County, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Antrim County (October)

Precipitation variation in Antrim County (October)

Belfast

In October Belfast generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
85 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Belfast →

Portrush

In October Portrush generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
103 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Portrush →

Bushmills

In October Bushmills generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
103 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bushmills →

Cushendall

In October Cushendall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
85 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Cushendall →

Ballycastle

In October Ballycastle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
85 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ballycastle →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belfast 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Portrush 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Bushmills 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Cushendall 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Ballycastle 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Ballymoney 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Antrim County weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Antrim County, the United Kingdom generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Belfast sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

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

Average temperatures in Antrim County, the United Kingdom during October range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Belfast.

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

October is on the drier side in Antrim County, the United Kingdom. Belfast averages only about 100 mm (3.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Antrim County, the United Kingdom 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?

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