AI-generatedPortadown at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,230 h
- Rain a year
- 860 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Portadown
Portadown has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,230 hours of sunshine a year, Portadown is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5218:31
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 17:41–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:30 · evening 18:53–19:07
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.
What is the weather like in Portadown in October?
In October, Portadown is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portadown.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 39 min07:52 – 18:31
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 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+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %43 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %27 %
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
Sunshine hours in Portadown
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 2.7 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Portadown, 25 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Portadown
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · 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 110 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 it, 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.
Rain in Portadown: 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, Portadown has about 14 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Portadown
How breezy and how cloudy Portadown 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 Portadown typically peaks at 21 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 Portadown: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Portadown
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 11 | 6° | 3° | 1.5 h | 13 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 7° | 3° | 2.3 h | 12 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 8° | 4° | 3.2 h | 13 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 11° | 6° | 4.8 h | 13 | 62 |
| MayMay | 48 | 14° | 8° | 5.8 h | 14 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 17° | 11° | 5.0 h | 14 | 76 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 18° | 12° | 4.2 h | 15 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 18° | 12° | 4.2 h | 15 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 16° | 11° | 3.5 h | 12 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 12° | 8° | 2.7 h | 14 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 9° | 5° | 1.9 h | 13 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 7° | 3° | 1.4 h | 13 | 76 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
54.42° N, 6.44° W · 22 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Portadown
The best time to visit Portadown is in July. The wettest month is August with 84 mm of precipitation.
Portadown through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Portadown in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–14 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Portadown in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Portadown in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Portadown in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Portadown for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Portadown
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Portadown: score 62 against 30. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 30 | 62better |
| Day high | 12° | 18° |
| Night low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 4.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
12 or more rainy days
Portadown month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January6° · 2 h
In January, Portadown is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in January13February7° · 2 h
In February, Portadown is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in February14March8° · 3 h
In March, Portadown is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in March32April11° · 5 h
In April, Portadown is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in April48May14° · 6 h
In May, Portadown is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in May59June17° · 5 h
In June, Portadown is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in June62July18° · 4 h
In July, Portadown is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in July59August18° · 4 h
In August, Portadown is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in August52September16° · 4 h
In September, Portadown is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in September30October12° · 3 h
In October, Portadown is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in October15November9° · 2 h
In November, Portadown is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portadown.
Portadown in November11December7° · 1 h
In December, Portadown is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portadown.
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Portadown vs. Belfast
In October the holiday weather in Portadown and Belfast is about equally good (score 30 vs. 31). During the day Belfast is 1 °C warmer than Portadown.
| in October | Portadown | Belfast |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 30 | 31 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | – | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | Jul | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Portadown ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Wrexham13°38
- 2Chester14°37
- 3Durham13°37
- 4Bradford13°36
- 5Newcastle upon Tyne13°35
- 6Warrington14°33
- 7Halifax13°32
- 8Belfast13°14°31
- 10PortadownThis page12°30
Planning a trip to Portadown
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Portadown 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.
Portadown has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 13 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 5 min
- Distance
- 520 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.
Frequently asked questions about Portadown
When is the best time to visit Portadown?
The best time to visit Portadown is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Portadown?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Portadown?
The wettest month is August with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Portadown get?
Portadown gets around 1,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Portadown in?
Portadown uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Portadown?
A nonstop flight from London to Portadown takes about 1 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Portadown?
Portadown has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 11.
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