Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the The UK Daily weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
The Met Office’s Northern Ireland forecast indicates a largely unsettled week ahead, with a deep Atlantic low bringing frequent heavy rain and strong winds from Wednesday onwards, though conditions should slowly improve heading into the weekend.
What’s the outlook for Northern Ireland this week?
A dry, bright start to the week gives way to a deepening low pressure system midweek. Wednesday and Thursday look particularly wet and windy, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 mph along exposed coasts. The Belfast area can expect the heaviest rain on Thursday afternoon. By Friday the winds ease but showery spells linger, especially in the west.
Are there any weather warnings in place?
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for much of County Antrim and County Down valid from Wednesday evening through Thursday. A separate northern ireland met office snow warning is not currently active, though higher ground on the Mournes and Sperrins could see a brief wintry mix early Friday morning. The met office ni weather warnings page updates as fresh analysis comes in, so check before travelling. For a longer look ahead, see the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK.
Will there be snow in Northern Ireland this week?
Only on the highest peaks of the Mournes and Sperrins early Friday, where a dusting above 600 m is possible. No widespread snow is expected, and the northern ireland met office snow warning tomorrow remains inactive for lower levels.
How accurate is the 14-day Met Office forecast for Belfast?
The met office belfast 14 day forecast offers a broad trend rather than day-by-day detail. Reliability drops sharply after day 7. For planning, stick to the 5-day outlook, which is typically accurate to within a few degrees and the timing of rain bands.
What does the 10-day forecast show for Northern Ireland?
Beyond the midweek low, a drier, more settled pattern looks likely from Sunday into early next week. However, the weather in northern ireland 10 days met office outlook notes that confidence is low beyond next Tuesday, so keep an eye on updates.