AI-generatedBallymena at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,370 h
- Rain a year
- 888 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 49 m
Climate in Ballymena
Ballymena has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,370 hours of sunshine a year, Ballymena is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ballymena
The best time to visit Ballymena is from June to August. The wettest month is August with 87 mm of precipitation.
Ballymena through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ballymena in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Ballymena in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Ballymena in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–17 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Ballymena in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:5218:29
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:30–08:42 · evening 17:39–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:30 · evening 18:52–19:06
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ballymena compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Ballymena in October?
In October, Ballymena is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ballymena.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:52 – 18:29
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %23 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ballymena
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Ballymena: score 64 against 33. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 64better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ballymena month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January8° · 1.6 h
In January, Ballymena is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in January12February8° · 2.6 h
In February, Ballymena is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in February21March10° · 3.5 h
In March, Ballymena is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in March39April12° · 5.3 h
In April, Ballymena is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in April54May15° · 6.4 h
In May, Ballymena is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in May64June18° · 5.6 h
In June, Ballymena is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in June62July19° · 4.9 h
In July, Ballymena is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in July61August19° · 4.7 h
In August, Ballymena is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in August58September17° · 4.0 h
In September, Ballymena is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in September33October13° · 2.9 h
In October, Ballymena is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in October19November10° · 2.0 h
In November, Ballymena is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in November9December8° · 1.5 h
In December, Ballymena is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ballymena.
Ballymena in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ballymena
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 8° | 2° | 1.6 h | 14 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 8° | 2° | 2.6 h | 13 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 10° | 3° | 3.5 h | 13 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 12° | 5° | 5.3 h | 14 | 63 |
| MayMay | 54 | 15° | 7° | 6.4 h | 15 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 18° | 10° | 5.6 h | 15 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 19° | 12° | 4.9 h | 15 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 19° | 12° | 4.7 h | 15 | 87 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 17° | 10° | 4.0 h | 13 | 70 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 13° | 7° | 2.9 h | 15 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 10° | 4° | 2.0 h | 14 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 8° | 3° | 1.5 h | 14 | 78 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
54.86° N, 6.28° W · 49 m · Europe/London
Sunshine hours in Ballymena
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.9 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Ballymena, 27 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ballymena: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ballymena has about 15 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ballymena
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 90 min
- Fair skin
- about 115 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Ballymena
How breezy and how cloudy Ballymena is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ballymena typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Ballymena: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Ballymena
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Ballymena in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ballymena has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 540 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Ballymena vs Belfast
In October the holiday weather in Ballymena and Belfast is about equally good (score 33 vs 35). During the day Belfast is 1 °C warmer than Ballymena.
| in October | Ballymena | Belfast |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Ballymena ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Holyhead15°14°43
- 2Caernarfon14°14°43
- 3Llanfairpwllgwyngyll14°14°42
- 4Portadown14°37
- 5Carlisle14°36
- 6Kirkcaldy13°12°36
- 7Belfast14°14°35
- 8Bangor14°14°35
- 11BallymenaThis page13°33
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Frequently asked questions about Ballymena
When is the best time to visit Ballymena?
The best time to visit Ballymena is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ballymena?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Ballymena?
The wettest month is August with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ballymena get?
Ballymena gets around 1,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ballymena in?
Ballymena is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ballymena?
A nonstop flight from London to Ballymena takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ballymena?
Ballymena has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 56, summer holidays 61, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 10.