Month guide · Belfast · United Kingdom
Belfast in November
What November is really like in Belfast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 8.3 hours of daylight. Damp and grey, but the Christmas market at City Hall usually opens in mid-to-late November.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 8.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Belfast: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:55
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:23
- Daylight
- About 8.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Calmer streets, autumn colour and the International Arts Festival, turning wet and dark by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Christmas Market in the grounds of City Hall (usually mid-November to late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Queen's Quarter
Ulster Museum
Northern Ireland's national museum covers art, natural history and local history, with an Egyptian mummy named Takabuti, a dinosaur gallery, treasure from the Spanish Armada ship Girona and a measured gallery on the Troubles.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 15 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Belfast?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 November a good time to visit Belfast?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Damp and grey, but the Christmas market at City Hall usually opens in mid-to-late November.
+How warm is Belfast in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Belfast in November?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.