City in County Antrim

Belfast Weather Forecast

Belfast weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 11:45 AM local📅 Best: May, July and August👥 345.000

7-day forecast for Belfast

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21☁️ Overcast63° / 52°90%10 mph3
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast64° / 52°22%8 mph4
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast64° / 54°12%7 mph5
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast65° / 47°1%12 mph5
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast64° / 59°50%17 mph3
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 57°67% · 0,0 in11 mph3
Thu, Aug 27🌧️ Heavy drizzle65° / 60°67% · 0,4 in11 mph4

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 64° / 52°

Overcast · 22% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 64° / 54°

Overcast · 12% 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
Outdoors6.5
Beach day2.2
Swimming0.4
Hiking7.4
Running7.4
Cycling7.2
Camping6.2
Fishing9.4
Photography4.6
Stargazing3.5
Family time6.5
Driving6.5
Flying out6.4

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
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 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 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 72% and wind is 7 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 11:45 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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