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Belfast in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Belfast in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Belfast, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Belfast in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Belfast in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 60 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Belfast has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Belfast in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Belfast for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +12°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of 0°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +12°C.

Is Belfast warm or cold in April?

Belfast is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +5°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Belfast:

Climate in Belfast in April

Belfast weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+9°C+11°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-3°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+18°C+22°C+25°C
Rainfall
67 mm60 mm69 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%77%75%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
245
Cloudy days
201817
Rainy days
989
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +11°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 67 mm to 60 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 2 to 4.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Belfast in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Belfast is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Belfast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Belfast wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Belfast?

This is the weather in Belfast in April 2023:
1 April
☀️
+8°C
2 April
🌧️
+8°C
3 April
☁️
+12°C
4 April
🌧️
+13°C
5 April
🌧️
+12°C
6 April
🌧️
+12°C
7 April
🌧️
+10°C
8 April
☀️
+8°C
9 April
☀️
+9°C
10 April
☁️
+9°C
11 April
☁️
+11°C
12 April
☁️
+10°C
13 April
🌧️
+16°C
14 April
☁️
+13°C
15 April
☁️
+13°C
16 April
🌫️
+14°C
17 April
🌧️
+13°C
18 April
☁️
+14°C
19 April
☀️
+13°C
20 April
☀️
+15°C
21 April
☁️
+16°C
22 April
☁️
+16°C
23 April
☀️
+15°C
24 April
☀️
+15°C
25 April
☁️
+12°C
26 April
☁️
+14°C
27 April
☁️
+12°C
28 April
☁️
+12°C
29 April
☀️
+14°C
30 April
🌧️
+12°C
In April 2023 Belfast had 8 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Belfast climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Belfast in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+10°C) and the highest in 2007 (+16°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 111 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belfast in April:

Is April a good time to visit Belfast?

It’s always a good time to visit Belfast, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Belfast in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Belfast rainy in April?

Belfast is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Belfast in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Belfast in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Belfast

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Belfast, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.