Belfast Weather Forecast
Belfast weather: 60°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Belfast is a city in County Antrim. Belfast is known for Titanic Quarter and Giant's Causeway trips. It has a population of about 345.000.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Belfast with light rain. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 53°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Belfast is May, 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 67°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 82 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 6.3°F above the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Belfast today at 8.9/10. 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 Belfast right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:46 PM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Belfast
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 62° / 53° | 100% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 49° | 0% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 55° | 29% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 54° | 23% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 48° | 51% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 44° | 22% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 47° | 37% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 50° | 59% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 47° | 24% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 44° | 41% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 46° | 27% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 51° | 31% · 0,4 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 49° | 35% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 52° | 31% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌧️ Showers | 51° / 43° | 35% · 1,0 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
Climate in Belfast 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° | 36° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 39° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 39° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 42° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 48° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 63° | 51° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 67° | 55° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 54° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 50° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 48° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 41° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 41° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Belfast
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Air quality and pollen in Belfast
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 Belfast
Go in May, 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.
Explore Belfast
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Belfast?
Belfast is a city in County Antrim. Its coordinates are 54.5973, -5.9301. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Belfast right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with light rain. Humidity is 90% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Belfast?
May, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Belfast, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Belfast in?
Belfast observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:46 PM.
How many people live in Belfast?
Belfast has a population of approximately 345.000.
What is the nearest airport to Belfast?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 82 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Belfast?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
