Month guide · Belfast · United Kingdom
Belfast in June
What June is really like in Belfast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Belfast. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 17.2 hours of daylight. Long days, with light until after 10pm, and outdoor concerts and events around the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 17.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Belfast: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (16°C (61°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:47
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 22:01
- Daylight
- About 17.2 hours
Summer (June–August). The longest days and busiest season for tours and festivals; around 12 July some businesses close and parades affect traffic.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Belfast, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Queen's Quarter
Botanic Gardens and Palm House
The Victorian Botanic Gardens beside Queen's University centre on the curvilinear iron-and-glass Palm House, one of the earliest of its kind, and the sunken Tropical Ravine with its jungle plants.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Historic site · City Centre
Crown Liquor Saloon
Visit mid-afternoon on a weekday to have a better chance of getting one of the snugs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
- Food
Neighbourhood · Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Quarter and St Anne's Cathedral
St Anne's Cathedral, with its stainless-steel Spire of Hope, anchors a district of cobbled lanes, street art and pubs such as the Duke of York and the Dirty Onion.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Food
- History
Nature · North Belfast
Cave Hill and Belfast Castle
Allow about two hours for the circular walk to the summit and wear boots; the paths get muddy.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 9°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Belfast?
One of the best months to visit Belfast. The other best months are May and August–September. Compare every month.
Belfast in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Belfast?
It is one of the best months to visit Belfast. Long days, with light until after 10pm, and outdoor concerts and events around the city.
+How warm is Belfast in June?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Belfast in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.