County in Northern Ireland

County Antrim Weather Forecast

County Antrim weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 55°F now🕔 12:05 PM local📅 Best: July and August👥 620.000

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 55°F (13°C) in County Antrim with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 54°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit County Antrim 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 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in County Antrim today at 9.8/10. 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.

Weather in County Antrim right now

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55°F
Overcast · feels like 54°F
Humidity86%
Wind4 mph NW
Gusts8 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover89%
Pressure1023 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 22 mi
Air quality29 · Good
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset8:39 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:05 PM, Aug 23 local time.

See the County Antrim forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

4 AM☁️55°0%4 mph
5 AM☁️54°0%3 mph
6 AM☁️55°0%2 mph
7 AM☁️55°0%2 mph
8 AM☁️56°0%2 mph
9 AM☁️57°0%2 mph
10 AM☁️58°0%2 mph
11 AM☁️59°0%2 mph
12 PM☁️61°0%3 mph
1 PM☁️62°0%4 mph
2 PM☁️63°0%4 mph
3 PM☁️63°0%3 mph
4 PM☁️64°0%1 mph
5 PM☁️64°0%4 mph
6 PM☁️64°0%3 mph
7 PM☁️64°0%5 mph
8 PM☁️61°0%6 mph
9 PM🌙58°0%6 mph
10 PM🌙57°0%6 mph
11 PM☁️55°0%2 mph
12 AM🌙55°0%2 mph
1 AM☁️55°0%4 mph
2 AM🌙53°0%4 mph
3 AM🌙52°0%4 mph

16-day forecast for County Antrim

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast64° / 54°0%6 mph3
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast70° / 47°2%10 mph4
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle64° / 56°34% · 0,0 in15 mph5
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light rain67° / 60°67% · 0,3 in13 mph4
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light rain64° / 58°80% · 0,5 in13 mph4
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light rain65° / 58°65% · 0,5 in10 mph4
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Drizzle63° / 58°54% · 0,1 in12 mph1
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast62° / 56°65%11 mph2
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast61° / 53°48%8 mph2
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast60° / 49°45%9 mph4
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 50°41% · 0,0 in9 mph4
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle64° / 54°52% · 0,1 in16 mph2
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Drizzle64° / 58°47% · 0,2 in21 mph3
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Drizzle63° / 55°57% · 0,2 in16 mph3
Sun, Sep 6☀️ Clear sky-- / ----4
Mon, Sep 7☀️ Clear sky-- / ----

Climate in County Antrim month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January43°37°3,7 in★★☆☆☆
February46°39°3,4 in★★★☆☆
March50°40°3,3 in★★★☆☆
April54°43°3,5 in★★★☆☆
May60°49°3,7 in★★★★
June62°52°5,3 in★★★★
July65°55°3,0 in★★★★
August64°55°3,4 in★★★★
September60°51°4,6 in★★★★
October55°49°3,9 in★★★☆☆
November49°42°3,4 in★★★☆☆
December47°41°4,8 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in County Antrim

29
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.56.6 µg/m³
PM109.1 µg/m³
Ozone67 µg/m³
NO₂1.2 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Pollen today

AlderNone
BirchNone
GrassNone
MugwortNone
OliveNone
RagweedNone

Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset8:39 PM
Daylight14h 24m
Solar noon1:27 PM
Golden hour (am)6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:39 PM - 8:39 PM
Blue hour (am)5:45 AM - 6:15 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:39 PM - 9:09 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%
Moonrise6:55 PM
Moonset12:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit County Antrim

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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

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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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Antrim?

July and August 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+01:00). The local time is 12:05 PM.

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 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 August 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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