Northern Ireland Weather Forecast
Northern Ireland weather: 48°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Northern Ireland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 48° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 54° | 47% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 58° | 75% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 58° | 85% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 59° | 55% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 57° | 37% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 53° | 90% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 52° | 71% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | 39% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 53° | 49% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 50° | 53% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 60° | 45% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 57° | 49% · 0,7 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 51° | 57% | 13 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 65°F against a August normal of 66°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,5 in against a typical 0,7 in).
What this means for Northern Ireland
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is 4°F above the 66°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 54°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 48°F (9°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 96% and wind is 3 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+01:00). The local time is 9:20 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 August 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
