Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus is a town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 29,208. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population29,208
Local time16:12
54.72° N, 5.81° WElevation 7 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
Postal codeBT38October: high / low13° / 9°
Rain this month109mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Carrickfergus at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:06 · 18:1110 h 05 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:47Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 4.8Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in July
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
98 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
68 mm of rain
Warmest sea14°C
September
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Carrickfergus
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 70%
Today22 Oct11°4°
Fri23 Oct11°6°11.5 mm
Sat24 Oct13°6°14.7 mm
Sun25 Oct12°7°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct15°7°4.3 mm
Tue27 Oct16°9°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct13°8°
Thu29 Oct14°8°
Fri30 Oct15°11°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct15°10°25 mm
When to go to Carrickfergus
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 41 | 51 | 59 | 59 | 51 | 35 | 20 | 16 |
| High | 8° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 4° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 6° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 98 | 72 | 81 | 69 | 68 | 73 | 77 | 88 | 87 | 109 | 105 | 99 |
| Wet days | 21 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 11° |
What's on in Carrickfergus
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Carrickfergus
0 km
Carrickfergus Borough Council Town HallBuilt 1779
12 km
Belfast CastleBuilt 1879
12 km
Parliament BuildingsBuilt 193915 km
St Anne's Cathedral, BelfastBuilt 190415 km
North Street ArcadeBuilt 1938
11 km
Bangor AbbeyBuilt 501
Museum1.6 km
Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers MuseumMuseum0.1 km
Carrickfergus MuseumOutdoors around Carrickfergus
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Pickie Fun ParkTheme parks
0.6 kmPJ LandTheme parks
0.8 kmKilcreggan Urban FarmZoos
0.9 kmJordanstown Loughshore Caravan ParkCamp sites
1 kmHolywood Old PierViewpoints
1.2 kmLorne EstateCamp sites
2.7 kmNature around Carrickfergus
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Carrickfergus
Earthquakes around Carrickfergus
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Carrickfergus
Towns and villages around Carrickfergus
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Carrickfergus from above
Around Carrickfergus38 places to see, do and reach nearby
River LaganNature3.1 kmLough MourneNature3.9 kmRiver FarsetNature15 kmCarryduff RiverNature21 kmBlackstaff RiverNature18 kmMonloughNature23 kmThe MaidensNature24 kmIsle of MuckNature16 kmDivisMountain18 kmSlemishMountain26 kmDouglas TopMountain23 kmBlack MountainMountain17 kmScawt HillMountain23 kmCavehillMountain12 kmCarrickfergus Borough Council Town HallMonumentunder 100 mBelfast CastleMonument12 kmParliament BuildingsMonument12 kmSt Anne's Cathedral, BelfastMonument15 kmNorth Street ArcadeMonument15 kmBangor AbbeyMonument11 kmHM Prison Crumlin RoadMonument15 kmQueen's BridgeMonument15 kmAndrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers MuseumMuseum1.6 kmCarrickfergus MuseumMuseumunder 100 mEast Antrim Battalion Heritage Society Boys' Brigade MuseumMuseum1.3 kmFlame Gasworks MuseumMuseum1.8 kmSS NomadicMuseum14 kmCarrickfergusStation0.3 kmClipperstownStation0.8 kmDownshireStation1.1 kmStena Line Victoria Terminal 4Ferry port10 kmStena Line Victoria Terminal 2Ferry port11 kmBelfastPlace15 kmNewtownardsPlace16 kmBangorPlace11 kmComberPlace19 kmLarnePlace15 kmHolywoodPlace8.7 km
Postal code
BT38
Getting to Carrickfergus
George Best Belfast City AirportBHD
12 kmBelfast International AirportBFS
27 kmCampbeltown AirportCAL
81 kmCarrickfergusRailway station
0.3 kmClipperstownRailway station
0.8 kmDownshireRailway station
1.1 kmStena Line Victoria Terminal 4Loch Ryan Port
10 kmStena Line Victoria Terminal 2Ferry port
11 kmPlaces near Carrickfergus
Places with a climate like Carrickfergus
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Carrickfergus?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carrickfergus.
What is the hottest month in Carrickfergus?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Carrickfergus?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carrickfergus?
January is the wettest month with about 98 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Carrickfergus?
The sea is warmest in September at about 14°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Carrickfergus?
The postal code of Carrickfergus is BT38.