City in County Antrim

Belfast Map

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

☁️ 54°F now🕔 6:45 PM local📅 Best: May, July and August👥 345.000

Summary

Belfast is a city in County Antrim. Belfast is known for Titanic Quarter and Giant's Causeway trips. It has a population of about 345.000.

Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Belfast with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 53°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Belfast is May, 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 67°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 82 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is 2.9°F below the 65°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 Belfast today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

Map of Belfast

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Coordinates: 54°35′50.3″N 5°55′48.4″W (54.5973, -5.9301)

Quick facts about Belfast

TypeCity
CountyCounty Antrim
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates54°35′50.3″N 5°55′48.4″W (54.5973, -5.9301)
Population345.000
Known forTitanic Quarter and Giant's Causeway trips
Local time6:45 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Belfast

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Dublin · 87 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Sligo · 105 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Glasgow · 110 mi · roughly 2.5 h driving
  • Windermere · 122 mi · roughly 2.8 h driving
  • Edinburgh · 143 mi · roughly 3.3 h driving
  • Kilkenny · 145 mi · roughly 3.3 h driving

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

Airports near Belfast

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB82 miDublin

Things to do in Belfast

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Belfast.

Explore Belfast

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Belfast?

Belfast is a city in County Antrim. Its coordinates are 54.5973, -5.9301. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Belfast right now?

It is currently 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Belfast?

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

What time zone is Belfast in?

Belfast observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 6:45 PM.

How many people live in Belfast?

Belfast has a population of approximately 345.000.

What is the nearest airport to Belfast?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 82 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Belfast?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 August 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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