Belfast weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (56°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Belfast weather
Is it raining in Belfast right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Belfast this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–16° and lows of 4–12°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Belfast lately?
In the past 7 days, Belfast had 3 rainy days and 52.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Belfast?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Belfast weather by month
When is the best time to visit Belfast?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Belfast 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 (45°F) in February to 17°C (62°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Belfast?
October is the wettest month, with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 60 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Belfast?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F).
Does Belfast have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 116 mm (4.6 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