The climate of Northern Ireland

What is the climate like in Northern Ireland?

The climate of Northern Ireland has an average yearly temperature of 13°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 7°C and rise to 18°C.

Annually, about 1272 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Northern Ireland. Additionally, about 4,0 cm of snow falls each year.

The best time to visit Northern Ireland is June to September. Although it often rains during this period, it rains less than in other months. The temperatures are also good for visiting Northern Ireland.

• Average yearly temperature: 13°C
• Highest temperature: 18°C in July
• Lowest temperature: 7°C in January and February
• Rainfall: 1272 mm per year, averaging 106 mm by month
• Driest months: 65 mm in April, 85 mm in May and June
• Wettest months: 151 mm in December, 125 mm in February and 123 mm in January
• Snowfall: 4,0 cm per year

Climate table Northern Ireland

The climate table for Northern Ireland shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Daytime temperature (°C)	7	7	9	11	14	17	18	17	16	13	9	8
Nighttime temperature (°C)	2	2	3	5	7	10	12	11	10	7	5	4
Rainfall (mm)	123	125	109	65	85	85	95	116	85	116	117	151
Snowfall (cm)	1,1	1,8	0,7	0,2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0,2
UV Index	1	2	3	5	6	6	5	5	4	3	1	1
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Temperature by month in Northern Ireland

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Northern Ireland

Rainfall by month in Northern Ireland

This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Northern Ireland.

Snowfall by month in Northern Ireland

This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Northern Ireland.

UV index by month in Northern Ireland

This graph shows the average UV index by month in Northern Ireland.

Yearly temperature in Northern Ireland

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Northern Ireland, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly total rainfall in Northern Ireland

This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Northern Ireland.

Yearly snowfall in Northern Ireland

This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Northern Ireland, measured in centimeters.