Belfast Weather Forecast
Belfast weather: 44°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Belfast
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 49° / 43° | 100% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 55° / 43° | 100% · 1,0 in | 21 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 45° | 78% · 0,1 in | 28 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 45° | 84% · 0,2 in | 23 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 47° | 51% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 47° | 18% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 52° | 24% | 14 mph | 2 |
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 55° / 43°
Rain · 100% rain · wind 21 mph
🌦️ 49° / 45°
Drizzle · 78% rain · wind 28 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- 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 44°F (7°C) with light rain. Humidity is 90% and wind is 10 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 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 23, 2026 at 11:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
