Ballymena weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 45%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Ballymena weather
Is it raining in Ballymena right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ballymena this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–15° and lows of 2–9°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Ballymena lately?
In the past 7 days, Ballymena had 5 rainy days and 52.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ballymena?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Ballymena weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ballymena?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ballymena is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (44°F) in February to 17°C (62°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Ballymena?
October is the wettest month, with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 66 mm (2.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Ballymena?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (44°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Ballymena have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 120 mm (4.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months