County Antrim Weather Forecast
County Antrim weather: 60°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
County Antrim weather in February
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Climate in County Antrim 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 | 43° | 37° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 39° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 43° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 49° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 52° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 65° | 55° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 55° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 51° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 55° | 49° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 42° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 41° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How County Antrim compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against County Antrim.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Monaghan | 45 mi | 50°F | about the same | 41 in |
| County Louth | 56 mi | 51°F | +33°F warmer | 42 in |
| County Cavan | 68 mi | 50°F | about the same | 43 in |
| County Donegal | 76 mi | 50°F | about the same | 75 in |
| County Meath | 79 mi | 51°F | about the same | 39 in |
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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 60°F (15°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 88% and wind is 10 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 10:54 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - 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 August 26, 2026 at 10:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
