Best time to visit Carrickfergus

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When is the best time to visit Carrickfergus?

The best time to visit Carrickfergus is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
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Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
1.5
May
1.5
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
0.5
Sep
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Oct
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Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

7
Jan
7
Feb
9
Mar
11
Apr
14
May
17
Jun
18
Jul
18
Aug
16
Sep
13
Oct
9
Nov
7
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
5
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec

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The weather guide for Northern Ireland (Carrickfergus) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Carrickfergus?

The hottest time of year in Carrickfergus is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Carrickfergus?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Carrickfergus with 102mm on average. There are normally 19 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Carrickfergus?

The sunniest time of year in Carrickfergus is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 38% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.