County Antrim weather in October
Thinking about venturing to County Antrim this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in County Antrim in October?
County Antrim is a region in Ireland. October in County Antrim generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Lisburn.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Belfast with an average of 88 mm to moderate rainfall in Lisburn with 93 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Lisburn receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 85 hours of sunshine in Lisburn. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of County Antrim in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our County Antrim climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 2 most popular destinations in County Antrim?
Lisburn
In October Lisburn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Belfast
In October Belfast generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to visit County Antrim?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lisburn, October might be a good time to visit County Antrim. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit County Antrim 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.
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