Northern Ireland Weather Forecast
Northern Ireland weather: 44°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Northern Ireland?
Yes - rain is likely in Northern Ireland today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue.
The next 7 days carry about 2.1 times a normal week's rain for October (1,9 in against 0,9 in).
16-day forecast for Northern Ireland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 49° / 39° | 100% · 0,6 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 54° / 39° | 100% · 0,7 in | 28 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 45° | 88% · 0,0 in | 31 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 43° | 84% · 0,4 in | 28 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 46° | 58% · 0,1 in | 32 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 46° | 25% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 50° | 31% | 17 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 50° | 39% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 43° | 30% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 53° / 38° | 31% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 39° | 24% | 2 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 40° | 25% | 1 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 40° | 28% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 43° | 29% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 42° | — | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
What this means for Northern Ireland
Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 49°F is 7.6°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 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 33 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 - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 33 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 Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 54.7877, -6.4923. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Northern Ireland right now?
It is currently 44°F (7°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 86% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Northern Ireland?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Northern Ireland, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Northern Ireland in?
Northern Ireland observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:28 AM.
How many people live in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Northern Ireland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 95 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Northern Ireland?
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 Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland covers 1 places in this atlas, including County Antrim.
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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 October 23, 2026 at 10:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
