Belfast in October
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
12Rainy days (77 mm)
12:37 hDaylight
05:26Sunrise · 18:04 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 14°C | 140 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.6 |
| February | 24°C | 13°C | 102 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| March | 23°C | 12°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 21°C | 9°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 19°C | 6°C | 13 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.3 |
| June | 17°C | 3°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.1 |
| July | 17°C | 2°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.1 |
| August | 20°C | 5°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.5 |
| September | 23°C | 8°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 23°C | 10°C | 77 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 23°C | 12°C | 122 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| December | 24°C | 13°C | 155 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Belfast in October?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Belfast?
The best months are August, September, May, April.