Carrickfergus weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (56°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 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 Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 11%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Carrickfergus weather
Is it raining in Carrickfergus right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Carrickfergus this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–15° and lows of 3–12°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Carrickfergus lately?
In the past 7 days, Carrickfergus had 4 rainy days and 54.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Carrickfergus?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Carrickfergus weather by month
When is the best time to visit Carrickfergus?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus?
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 Carrickfergus?
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 Carrickfergus 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).
How warm is the sea in Carrickfergus?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C (60°F) and coolest in February at about 9°C (48°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months