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— BHD
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Rainfall in Belfast by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Belfast ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Belfast when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Belfast by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Belfast, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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Belfast climate

Belfast’s climate is temperate with average summer temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius and average winter temperatures of 6 degrees. It rains quite a bit, but as it is a coastal area snow is rare.

Getting around Belfast

Hop aboard the Translink Airbus after your cheap flight to Belfast International Airport and make your way to the city’s centre. You can also hail a taxi from Belfast International Airport’s arrivals gate. Belfast’s public transportation is very easy. Metro, the bus system, has 12 main lines downtown and to the suburbs. You can save some money by getting a SmartLink Travel Card, which discounts your bus fares with frequent trips. 

What is good to know if travelling to Belfast?

  • The Ulster Fry is Belfast’s version of the all-day breakfast containing bacon, eggs, sausages, fried soda bread, potato bread and tomatoes. The soda bread is a Northern Irish speciality.
  • After arriving on cheap flights to Belfast, a black cab tour is an entertaining and informative way to learn about Belfast’s more troubled past. The historical/political tour of the Falls and Shankill roads is the most popular tour. It follows the murals, memorials, and gardens from Catholic and Protestant sides of the community. Largely concentrated in the west of the city, the tour explores a swath of Irish history dating back more than 300 years.
  • If you like boats (this is Titanic Town after all) … and churches, Sinclair Seamen’s Presbyterian Church off Donegall Quay is open to the public every Wednesday afternoon. The bell is from HMS Hood, the pulpit is shaped like a ship’s prow, the collection boxes are shaped like lifeboats and the font is a ship’s binnacle (or compass house).
  • Museums include the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum which, through the “Old Town”, tells the story of life in Northern Ireland in the early 1900s. The Ulster Museum’s Early Ireland gallery has won awards and Fernhill House shines a light on the social, economic and military history of the Greater Shankill (Unionist) area.
  • Belfast on a Sunday is a sedate affair. Many shops open at 1pm and attractions open at midday.
  • Ice hockey has been a surprise hit in Belfast, helping to unite the different communities in the city. Belfast is represented in the Elite Ice Hockey League by the Belfast Giants, Ireland’s first professional ice hockey team. The game was brought to Belfast by Canadian businessman Bob Zeller in 2000. Home matches are played at the Odyssey Arena and draw crowds of up to 7,000.

  • When is the best time to fly to Belfast?

    The best time to book cheap flights to Belfast is for the summer months, this is when the best weather can be expected. Peak season Summer is peak, although Belfast has become a popular destination year-round. Spring and autumn enjoy fairly good weather. Off season There’s no real bad time to visit Belfast although the winters are rainy and there is sometimes snow.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Belfast if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Belfast on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Does Belfast Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Belfast Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Belfast Intl?

    Yes. Belfast Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Maldron Hotel Belfast Airport is the closest property to Belfast Intl (0.0 km away from Belfast Intl).

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