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Belfast weather in April

Long-run climate averages for Belfast, Northern Ireland in April, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

April at a glance

In April, Belfast averages 10°C by day and 4°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

April in Belfast averages a daytime high of 10°C and an overnight low of 4°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. Across the whole year Belfast sees roughly 1021 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Belfast forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Belfast weather by month

what to expect in Belfast through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Belfast's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Belfast by season.

Jan
7°
3°
Cold
Feb
7°
2°
Cold
Mar
8°
3°
Cool
Apr
10°
4°
Cool
May
14°
7°
Cool
Jun
17°
10°
Mild
Jul
17°
11°
Mild
Aug
18°
12°
Mild
Sep
16°
9°
Mild
Oct
13°
8°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
9°
4°
Cool
Dec
8°
4°
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Belfast, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 84. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Belfast in April?
Belfast averages a daytime high of 10°C in April, with overnight lows around 4°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is April a good time to visit Belfast?
The most comfortable time to visit Belfast is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Belfast in April?
The wettest month in Belfast is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 1021 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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