Month guide · Belfast · United Kingdom
Belfast in April
What April is really like in Belfast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Barrykellya, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Brighter days and spring flowers in the Botanic Gardens; Easter brings more visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Belfast: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:26
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
Spring (March–May). Lengthening days, St Patrick's Day celebrations and often dry spells in May, with moderate prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (usually late April to early May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · City Centre
Lagan waterfront and the Big Fish
The riverside walk from Lanyon Place past the Lagan Weir to Donegall Quay passes the Big Fish, a ten-metre ceramic salmon whose tiles carry images and text from the city's history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Art
- Photo spot
Landmark · East Belfast
C.S. Lewis Square
Children love finding all the statues; combine it with a walk or bike ride along the Connswater Greenway.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Titanic Quarter
Titanic Belfast
Built on the site of the slipways where the Titanic and her sister Olympic were constructed, this angular, silver-clad building tells the story of the ship and of Belfast's industrial peak across nine interactive galleries, including a ride through a recreated shipyard.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Architecture · City Centre
Belfast City Hall
Tours are free but limited in size; pick up a slot at reception early in the day.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 4°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Belfast?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and August–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Belfast in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Belfast?
It is a shoulder-season month. Brighter days and spring flowers in the Botanic Gardens; Easter brings more visitors.
+How warm is Belfast in April?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Belfast in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.