County Antrim Weather in October

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

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Considering a trip to County Antrim, Ireland 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 County Antrim in October

County Antrim, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in County Antrim generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Lisburn.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Belfast with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Lisburn with 93 mm (3.7 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Lisburn.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Lisburn receives about 85 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore County Antrim by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°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)
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Best Places to Visit in County Antrim in October

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

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 County Antrim

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in County Antrim, Ireland?

Temperature range in County Antrim (October)

Precipitation variation in County Antrim (October)

Lisburn

In October Lisburn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
85 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Lisburn →

Belfast

In October Belfast generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
85 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Belfast →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lisburn 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Belfast 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

County Antrim weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in County Antrim, Ireland in October?

In October, County Antrim, Ireland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Lisburn sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in County Antrim, Ireland in October?

Lisburn averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does County Antrim, Ireland get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Lisburn averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for County Antrim, Ireland.

Is October a Good Time to Visit County Antrim, Ireland?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lisburn, October might be a good time to visit County Antrim, Ireland. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit County Antrim, Ireland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Lisburn. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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