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Belfast in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Belfast in September 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Belfast in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +61°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 70 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
70 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Belfast has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Belfast in September

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

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +63°F with a maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +63°F.

Is Belfast warm or cold in September?

Belfast is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +50°F.

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

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

Climate in Belfast in September

Belfast weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+64°F+61°F+55°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+34°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+75°F+70°F
Rainfall
82 mm70 mm91 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%81%83%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
201919
Rainy days
9910
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 82 mm to 70 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 increasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Belfast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 103 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 September in Belfast?

This is the weather in Belfast in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+68°F
2 September
🌧️
+64°F
3 September
🌧️
+61°F
4 September
☀️
+68°F
5 September
☁️
+68°F
6 September
🌧️
+66°F
7 September
🌧️
+64°F
8 September
🌧️
+64°F
9 September
☁️
+66°F
10 September
☁️
+64°F
11 September
🌧️
+62°F
12 September
☁️
+64°F
13 September
☁️
+64°F
14 September
☁️
+61°F
15 September
☁️
+61°F
16 September
☀️
+61°F
17 September
☁️
+59°F
18 September
☁️
+61°F
19 September
☁️
+64°F
20 September
☁️
+66°F
21 September
☁️
+66°F
22 September
🌧️
+64°F
23 September
☁️
+59°F
24 September
☀️
+59°F
25 September
☁️
+59°F
26 September
🌧️
+57°F
27 September
☁️
+55°F
28 September
🌧️
+59°F
29 September
☁️
+62°F
30 September
☀️
+62°F
In September 2023 Belfast had 4 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 4 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+60°F) and the highest in 1996 (+66°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 144 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belfast in September:

Is September a good time to visit Belfast?

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

Can you sunbathe in Belfast in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Belfast in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Belfast in September, 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.