County Antrim Weather Forecast
County Antrim weather: 57°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
County Antrim is a county in Northern Ireland. County Antrim is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 620.000.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in County Antrim with drizzle. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 46°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit County Antrim is July. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 90 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is 3.1°F above the 55°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 County Antrim today at 8.4/10. Gusts to 43 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.
Active alerts for County Antrim
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Weather in County Antrim right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:18 AM, Oct 27 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for County Antrim
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 46° | 100% · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 49° | 78% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 49° | 14% | 16 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 51° | 80% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 49° | 33% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 35° | 20% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 35° | 2% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 43° | 6% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 47° | 6% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 46° | 4% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 48° | 20% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 43° | 21% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 50° / 43° | 25% · 0,3 in | 22 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 40° | 20% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in County Antrim 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 | 43° | 37° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 39° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 43° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 49° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 52° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 65° | 55° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 55° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 51° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 55° | 49° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 42° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 41° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for County Antrim
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Air quality and pollen in County Antrim
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
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Best time to visit County Antrim
Go in July. 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 city in County Antrim
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Antrim?
County Antrim is a county in Northern Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.7195, -6.2072. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Antrim right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 84% and wind is 17 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Antrim?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in County Antrim, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Antrim in?
County Antrim observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 12:18 AM.
How many people live in County Antrim?
County Antrim has a population of approximately 620.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Antrim?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 90 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Antrim?
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 County Antrim?
County Antrim covers 1 places in this atlas, including Belfast.
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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 27, 2026 at 12:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
