Northern Ireland Weather Forecast
Northern Ireland weather: 45°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 45°F (7°C) in Northern Ireland with overcast. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 44°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.6/10 - 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 58°F is in line with the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Northern Ireland today at 8.9/10. Gusts to 35 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.
Weather in Northern Ireland right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:25 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Northern Ireland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 58° / 44° | 100% · 0,6 in | 20 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 46° | 100% · 0,1 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 48° | 53% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 51° | 8% | 19 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 52° | 61% | 16 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 46° | 35% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 52° / 37° | 27% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 51° / 36° | 3% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 50° / 36° | 5% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 50° / 35° | 10% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 35° | 11% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 37° | 20% | 3 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 36° | 20% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 38° | 25% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Northern Ireland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 35° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 38° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 39° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 42° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 48° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 63° | 51° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 54° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 54° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 50° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 48° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 41° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 40° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Northern Ireland
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Northern Ireland
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Northern Ireland
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by county in Northern Ireland
1 counties mapped in this atlas
Explore Northern Ireland
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather 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 45°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 9 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 10:25 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 10:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
