Current Weather and Forecast in Belfast, United Kingdom

United Kingdom 🇬🇧 · Local time 00:01
42°
Cloudy Feels like 39° · High 54° / Low 39°
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
92%
0 Low
Updated 1 hour ago

Belfast hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 54°F (12°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 56°F (13°C).

Now
25%
1 AM
32%
2 AM
16%
3 AM
20%
4 AM
19%
5 AM
19%
6 AM
20%
7 AM
20%
7:37 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
20%
9 AM
20%
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
16%
1 PM
16%
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
20%
5 PM
6 PM
6:45 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM

Full Belfast hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
39°
Wind
5 mph
WNW · gusts 16 mph
Humidity
92%
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
23% chance today

Belfast weather tomorrow (Thursday, October 8)

Tomorrow in Belfast looks mist, with a high of 58° and an overnight low of 39°. There is a 89% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 2 (low).

High / Low
58° / 39°
Precipitation
89%
Sunrise / sunset
07:39 AM / 06:43 PM

See the full Belfast 14-day forecast →

Belfast 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 54° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 23%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Mist
High 58° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 58° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 53° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 49%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 55° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 63° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 61° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 48%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 54° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 74%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 57° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 55° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 67%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 49° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 69%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 55° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 67%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 56° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Tue, Oct 20 Tuesday
Overcast
High 63° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 83%

About the weather in Belfast

Belfast has an oceanic climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 65°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 37°. August brings the most rain, on about 18 days, while June is the sunniest, with 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 176 days.

Belfast climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

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.