Constituent country in United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Weather Forecast

Northern Ireland weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 54°F now🕔 8:42 PM local📅 Best: July and August👥 1.9 million

7-day forecast for Northern Ireland

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Drizzle56° / 49°59% · 0,0 in13 mph1
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast56° / 49°0%14 mph1
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light rain57° / 51°29% · 0,3 in15 mph1
Sat, Oct 31🌧️ Heavy drizzle53° / 44°39% · 0,2 in10 mph0
Sun, Nov 1🌥️ Fog54° / 42°6%7 mph2
Mon, Nov 2🌥️ Fog49° / 38°2%5 mph2
Tue, Nov 3🌥️ Fog47° / 39°0%5 mph2

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌧️ 53° / 44°

Heavy drizzle · 39% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌥️ 54° / 42°

Fog · 6% rain · wind 7 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing7.6
Outdoors7
Beach day3.1
Swimming1.7
Hiking8.1
Running8.1
Cycling7.9
Camping7.3
Fishing9.3
Photography6
Stargazing4.8
Family time7
Driving7.5
Flying out7.4

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • 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 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 8 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 8:42 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 28, 2026 at 8:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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