Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to Ballycastle, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Based on the climate and weather in Ballycastle, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Ballycastle, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

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  • Hand sanitizer

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  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • N95 masks

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom by month

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January

Traveling to Ballycastle in January, you will notice that it is brisk and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

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February

February is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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March

If you go to Ballycastle in March, you will notice that it can be brisk and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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April

If you go to Ballycastle in April, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

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May

In May, Ballycastle is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) and once in a while jump into the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Ballycastle, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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June

June here can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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July

Traveling to Ballycastle in July, you will notice that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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August

If you are traveling to Ballycastle in August, you will notice that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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September

September can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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October

October in Ballycastle can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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November

If you vacation in Ballycastle during November, you may find that it can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

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December

December in Ballycastle is brisk and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

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Activities for Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Ballycastle.

If you plan go to a monastery in Northern Ireland, like Bonamargy Friary, take the following:

Castle hopping? For Kinbane Castle, take:


  • Ultralight day pack

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