Belfast & the Causeway Coast
Basalt columns stacked into the sea by a volcano and, according to legend, a giant with a grudge, a rope bridge for anyone who wants their nerve properly tested, and a city still working out how to tell its own recent history.
The best time to visit Belfast & the Causeway Coast is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F). Local time there is 17:30 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
May · high 14°C · rain 73mm · 16.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 65mm2.6in | 7.8h7.8h | |
| February | 8°C47°F | 104mm4.1in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| March | 9°C49°F | 91mm3.6in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 12°C53°F | 58mm2.3in | 14.0h14.0h | |
| May | 14°C57°F | 73mm2.9in | 16.1h16.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 17°C63°F | 104mm4.1in | 17.3h17.3h | in the recommended window |
| July | 18°C65°F | 103mm4.1in | 16.8h16.8h | in the recommended window |
| August | 18°C65°F | 119mm4.7in | 14.9h14.9h | in the recommended window |
| September | 17°C62°F | 110mm4.3in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 13°C55°F | 125mm4.9in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| November | 10°C49°F | 93mm3.7in | 8.3h8.3h | |
| December | 7°C45°F | 108mm4.3in | 7.3h7.3h |
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When is the best time to visit Belfast & the Causeway Coast?
The best time to visit Belfast & the Causeway Coast is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F).
How warm does Belfast & the Causeway Coast get?
Typical daytime highs in Belfast & the Causeway Coast are Mar–May 12°C (53°F), Jun–Aug 18°C (64°F), Sep–Nov 13°C (55°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).
Is Belfast & the Causeway Coast expensive?
On the ground, Belfast & the Causeway Coast is middling.
What sort of trip is Belfast & the Causeway Coast good for?
Belfast & the Causeway Coast is good for history and culture, nature and scenery, adventure holidays, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Belfast & the Causeway Coast?
The wettest month in Belfast & the Causeway Coast is October at 125mm (4.9in), the driest April at 58mm (2.3in), with a monthly average of 96mm (3.8in).
What plug do I need for Belfast & the Causeway Coast?
Belfast & the Causeway Coast uses type G sockets at 230 V.
