Best time to visit Northern Ireland

Based on all the essential things any traveller needs to know about visiting Northern Ireland such as the cost of travel, weather, peak travel seasons and many more, April-June is the best time of year to go.

The very hottest temperatures in Belfast, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Northern Ireland, tend to reach around 19℃ (66℉) in the height of summer. In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 3℃ (37℉). Temperatures often differ in other areas of Northern Ireland though so you can find out more information about this below.

If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Northern Ireland when the days are longest, you should visit in June. The wet season in Northern Ireland usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Northern Ireland, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!