Constituent country in United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Map

Interactive map of Northern Ireland with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌦️ 56°F now🕔 12:14 AM local📅 Best: July and August👥 1.9 million

Summary

Northern Ireland is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Northern Ireland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 1.9 million. The capital is Belfast.

Right now it is 56°F (14°C) in Northern Ireland with drizzle. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 45°F to 56°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Northern Ireland is July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 95 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Snowdonia National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 56°F is in line with the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Northern Ireland today at 7.8/10. Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Northern Ireland

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 54°47′15.7″N 6°29′32.3″W (54.7877, -6.4923)

Quick facts about Northern Ireland

TypeConstituent country
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates54°47′15.7″N 6°29′32.3″W (54.7877, -6.4923)
CapitalBelfast
Population1.900.000
Area5.456 sq mi
Time zoneEurope/London
Local time12:14 AM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each county in Northern Ireland

1 counties mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Northern Ireland

1 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Counties map of Northern Ireland

1 counties mapped, each with its own weather, climate and geography pages

Neighboring constituent countries in United Kingdom

Sorted by distance from Northern Ireland.

Getting to Northern Ireland

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Sligo · 87 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Dublin · 100 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving
  • Glasgow · 115 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Westport · 140 mi · roughly 3.2 h driving
  • Windermere · 146 mi · roughly 3.4 h driving
  • Galway · 148 mi · roughly 3.4 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Northern Ireland

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB95 miDublin

Things to do in Northern Ireland

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Northern Ireland.

Explore Northern Ireland

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Map for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 54.7877, -6.4923. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Northern Ireland right now?

It is currently 56°F (14°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 88% and wind is 23 mph.

When is the best time to visit Northern Ireland?

July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Northern Ireland, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Northern Ireland in?

Northern Ireland observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 12:14 AM.

How many people live in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland has a population of approximately 1.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Northern Ireland?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 95 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Northern Ireland?

Popular options include Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Snowdonia National Park, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.

What places are in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland covers 1 places in this atlas, including County Antrim.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 at 12:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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