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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the BritainNow weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

☁️14°C
OvercastBelfastFeels like 15° · Wind 5 km/h · Humidity 91%
UV 2 LowSunrise 06:09Sunset 20:44
Today🌧️17°13°💧53%
Fri☁️18°11°💧71%
Sat☁️17°10°💧14%
Sun☁️18°10°💧24%
Mon19°💧8%
Tue☁️17°15°💧51%
Wed🌦️19°15°💧57%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Looking at the live forecast above, Belfast is set for a predominantly cloudy and damp day, with occasional light rain or drizzle likely to affect much of the city through the afternoon.

What’s the outlook for the rest of the week?

The weather in Belfast today reflects a fairly typical Atlantic pattern, with low pressure keeping conditions unsettled. For the next few days, you can expect a mix of cloud and some brighter spells, but don’t put the raincoat away just yet. Showers are likely to be most frequent on Wednesday and Thursday, before a drier but cooler interlude arrives by the weekend. If you’re checking the 10-day UK forecast, the trend suggests no prolonged dry spell, but temperatures will stay near average for the season.

TemperatureAround 9–11°C, feeling cooler in any breeze.
WindLight to moderate south-westerly, easing by evening.
RainPatchy light rain, mainly through the afternoon.
UV IndexLow; staying mostly overcast.

Will the weekend bring any change?

If you’re looking ahead to the weather in Belfast tomorrow and beyond, the weekend does offer a brief window of drier weather. High pressure is expected to build slowly from the south-west, bringing more settled conditions on Saturday and Sunday. That said, early next week could see cloud and a few spots of rain return, so it remains a changeable picture. For a longer view, the Belfast weather page will keep you updated on any shifts as they develop.

Is it going to be windy in Belfast?

Not particularly. Winds will stay light to moderate for most of the week, with the strongest gusts likely on Wednesday. No major storm systems are expected to affect the city directly.

When is the best chance of seeing some sun?

Late Friday and into Saturday morning offer the best opportunity for a few brighter spells. However, cloud will still be around, so don’t expect a totally clear sky. Sunday looks similar.

Should I trust a 14-day forecast for Belfast?

While the 10-day forecast is useful for spotting general trends, accuracy drops significantly after day 7. For reliable planning, stick with the 3–5 day outlook and check the Met Office for the latest updates.

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