Belfast, United Kingdom Weather

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59°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 51° · High 60° / Low 52°
Wind
13 mph
Humidity
65%
2 Low
Updated just now

Belfast hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 60°F (16°C) is right in line with the typical September high of 61°F (16°C).

Now
19%
4 PM
19%
5 PM
19%
6 PM
21%
7 PM
20%
7:38 PM
Sunset
8 PM
24%
9 PM
25%
10 PM
33%
11 PM
49%
12 AM
46%
1 AM
37%
2 AM
26%
3 AM
29%
4 AM
16%
5 AM
23%
6 AM
33%
7 AM
32%
7:00 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
46%
9 AM
45%
10 AM
42%
11 AM
41%
12 PM
40%
1 PM
28%
2 PM
26%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
51°
Wind
13 mph
W · gusts 18 mph
Humidity
65%
Pressure
30.05 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
56% chance today

Belfast weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)

Tomorrow in Belfast looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 58° and an overnight low of 48°. There is a 67% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 19 mph, and the UV index reaches 2 (low).

High / Low
58° / 48°
Precipitation
67%
Sunrise / sunset
07:00 AM / 07:36 PM

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Belfast 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 60° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 56%
Thu, Sep 17 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 58° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 67%
Fri, Sep 18 Friday
Light rain shower
High 60° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Sat, Sep 19 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 59° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Sun, Sep 20 Sunday
Overcast
High 57° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 29%
Mon, Sep 21 Monday
Sunny
High 68° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Tue, Sep 22 Tuesday
Overcast
High 68° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Wed, Sep 23 Wednesday
Overcast
High 65° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Thu, Sep 24 Thursday
Mist
High 66° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 26%
Fri, Sep 25 Friday
Sunny
High 64° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Sat, Sep 26 Saturday
Sunny
High 63° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Sun, Sep 27 Sunday
Overcast
High 59° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Mon, Sep 28 Monday
Mist
High 58° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Tue, Sep 29 Tuesday
Overcast
High 57° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 75%

About the weather in Belfast

Belfast averages 50°F (10°C) across the year, with 7.2 hours of sunshine a day and 39.7 inches (1008 mm) of precipitation. The spread runs from January, at 45°F (7°C), to July, at 65°F (18°C).

Belfast weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 65°F (18°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 45°F (7°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 81°F (27°C) high · 24°F (-5°C) low
  • Wettest month: August (18 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (10.9 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: oceanic
  • Annual swing: 10°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
  • Snow: about 3 days a year
  • Average humidity: 82%

Temperatures through the year

July is the warm end of the year, averaging 65°F (18°C) by day and 53°F (12°C) overnight. January bottoms out at 45°F (7°C) in daylight, 37°F (3°C) after dark. Relative humidity averages 82% across the year, more humid than 92% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.

Rain, sun and snow

Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than all but 6% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Snow falls on roughly 3 days a year, mostly January through March. Precipitation concentrates in August - 4.1 inches (104 mm) on 18 days - and thins out by April. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 81°F (27°C) and bottoms at 24°F (-5°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Belfast is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 42°F (5°C); rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer in Belfast stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); rain falls on around 49 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.0 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Belfast is mild, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); rain falls on around 42 of the 90 days.

Winter (December through February)

Winter stays firmly cold here - highs near 46°F (8°C), nights near 38°F (4°C), and rain falls on around 42 of the 90 days.

Average temperatures in Belfast by month

Monthly averages for Belfast based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 45° 37° 14 2.7 in 3.8 h/day 86%
February 47° 38° 14 3.1 in 5.4 h/day 83%
March 49° 38° 16 3.2 in 6.8 h/day 82%
April 52° 41° 13 2.4 in 9.0 h/day 79%
May 58° 46° 14 2.8 in 10.5 h/day 78%
June 63° 51° 14 3.2 in 10.9 h/day 78%
July 65° 53° 18 3.9 in 9.8 h/day 80%
August 64° 54° 18 4.1 in 9.3 h/day 82%
September 61° 51° 14 3.4 in 7.7 h/day 83%
October 56° 47° 14 3.5 in 5.7 h/day 84%
November 50° 42° 14 3.5 in 4.1 h/day 86%
December 47° 40° 15 3.9 in 2.9 h/day 88%

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Common questions

What should I pack for Belfast?
It depends on the month: July runs to 65°F (18°C) while January holds at 45°F (7°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
Does it snow in Belfast?
Yes - about 3 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated January through March.
What is the coldest month in Belfast?
January, with highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows near 37°F (3°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 24°F (-5°C).
How much do temperatures drop at night in Belfast?
By about 6°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 65°F (18°C) down to 53°F (12°C).
Which month is wettest in Belfast?
August, at 4.1 inches (104 mm) over about 18 days. April is the driest month, at 2.4 inches (61 mm).
Which month is warmest in Belfast?
July, averaging 65°F (18°C) by day and 53°F (12°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 81°F (27°C).
What is the best month to go to Belfast?
The best time to visit Belfast is generally April to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 60°F (16°C), with rain on about 15 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
How hot does Belfast get in summer?
July averages 65°F (18°C). Even at its peak the year stays cool.