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Belfast in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Belfast in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Belfast, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Belfast in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Belfast in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +55°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 91 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Belfast has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Belfast in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Belfast for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +59°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +39°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +59°F.

Is Belfast warm or cold in October?

Belfast is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Belfast:

Climate in Belfast in October

Belfast weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+61°F+55°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+28°F+21°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+70°F+64°F
Rainfall
70 mm91 mm82 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%83%85%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
191918
Rainy days
91010
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +55°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 70 mm to 91 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 83%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Belfast in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Belfast is gradually decreasing during October, going from 7 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Belfast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 122 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Belfast, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Belfast wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Belfast?

This is the weather in Belfast in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+61°F
2 October
☁️
+59°F
3 October
☁️
+62°F
4 October
🌧️
+62°F
5 October
🌧️
+57°F
6 October
☁️
+61°F
7 October
☁️
+57°F
8 October
☁️
+57°F
9 October
🌧️
+59°F
10 October
☀️
+55°F
11 October
☀️
+57°F
12 October
☁️
+57°F
13 October
☀️
+59°F
14 October
☁️
+55°F
15 October
🌧️
+54°F
16 October
☁️
+54°F
17 October
☁️
+57°F
18 October
☀️
+59°F
19 October
🌧️
+53°F
20 October
☁️
+59°F
21 October
🌧️
+59°F
22 October
🌧️
+59°F
23 October
🌧️
+57°F
24 October
☀️
+59°F
25 October
☁️
+61°F
26 October
☀️
+61°F
27 October
☁️
+61°F
28 October
☀️
+61°F
29 October
☁️
+61°F
30 October
☁️
+59°F
31 October
🌧️
+59°F
In October 2023 Belfast had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Belfast climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Belfast in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+52°F) and the highest in 1995 (+61°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 29 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 176 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belfast in October:

Is October a good time to visit Belfast?

It’s always a good time to visit Belfast, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Belfast in October?

October has mild temperatures in Belfast. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Belfast rainy in October?

Belfast is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Belfast in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Belfast in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Belfast

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Belfast, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.