Belfast Weather Forecast
Belfast weather: 49°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Belfast?
Yes - rain is likely in Belfast today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun, Mon, Tue and Wed.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,3 in against a typical 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for Belfast
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 50° / 45° | 100% · 0,5 in | 27 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 43° | 100% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 55° / 47° | 64% · 0,1 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 49° | 41% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 43° | 26% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 56° / 40° | 37% · 0,4 in | 18 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 37° | 25% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 41° | 20% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 42° | 16% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 42° | 16% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 39° | 18% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 39° | 22% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 47° | 20% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 47° | — | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Belfast
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 50°F is 6.3°F below the 56°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 57 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 57 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 49°F (10°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 75% and wind is 23 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+00:00). The local time is 6:53 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 25, 2026 at 6:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
