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.
Will it rain in County Antrim?
Yes - rain is likely in County Antrim today.
A 90% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (1,0 in against a typical 0,8 in).
16-day forecast for County Antrim
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 59° | 90% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 61° | 39% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 56° | 37% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 51° | 75% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 52° | 89% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 53° | 49% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 54° | 53% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 50° | 54% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 63° / 57° | 41% · 0,4 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 55° | 56% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 55° | 33% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 56° | 37% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 58° | 35% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 58° | 43% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
What this means for County Antrim
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month.
A 90% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
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 52°F.
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.
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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 8:11 PM.
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 8:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
