Climate Overview
The climate in Coleraine is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1383mm of precipitation falls per year. Coleraine receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Coleraine is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 6°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Coleraine has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Coleraine is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1383mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 152mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 70mm. That's 82mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 7cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.
Wind
Coleraine is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 32km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.
Seasons
7 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Coleraine, which began on June 21, 2026. Coleraine is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from 6 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 245mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 12 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 327mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 9 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 418mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 6 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 394mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Expect around 5cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Coleraine based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.