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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Civic Insight weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

The Met Office forecasts a largely unsettled week for Northern Ireland, with frequent showers and brisk winds expected across counties Antrim, Down and Londonderry, particularly on Wednesday and into the weekend.

What is the Met Office forecast for Northern Ireland this week?

Showers will push in from the coast on Tuesday, with the heaviest rain likely over the Sperrins and the Mourne Mountains. Into Wednesday, a deeper low-pressure system brings a brisk south-westerly wind, gusting up to 40 mph on the north coast near Portrush and Coleraine. Thursday offers a drier interlude with some sunshine before further bands of rain arrive by Friday. The UK weather hub shows a trend toward cooler, showery conditions into next week.

Met Office NI weather warningNo active warnings as of Tuesday but a yellow rain warning is possible for Wednesday evening in eastern areas.
7 day farming weather Northern Ireland Met OfficeDrier and brighter on Thursday, turning wetter again Friday and Saturday with moderate soil moisture deficits.
Met Office Belfast 14 day forecastColder next week with overnight frosts possible around 17–18 March, particularly inland.
Northern Ireland Met Office snow warningNo snow warnings are currently in force; any wintriness is unlikely before late March.

Could there be a Northern Ireland Met Office snow warning soon?

At present, met office ni weather warnings are absent for snow, though a northern ireland met office snow warning tomorrow is unlikely. The main risk through the coming days is heavy rain and gusty winds. For farmers checking 7 day farming weather northern ireland met office data, the focus remains on rain totals rather than frost or snow.

What are the long-range signals for weather in Northern Ireland 10 days Met Office?

The weather in northern ireland 10 days met office outlook points to a shift toward drier, colder conditions from mid-March. Daytime highs may struggle to reach 8°C in Belfast, with overnight lows dipping to 1°C. No significant met office ni weather warnings are currently flagged beyond Wednesday’s possible rain warning.

Will there be a Met Office NI weather warning this week?

No warnings are currently live, but a yellow rain warning for Wednesday evening is possible for Down and Antrim. Check the Met Office website for updates as the low-pressure system develops.

How accurate is the Met Office Belfast 14 day forecast?

Medium-range forecasts (days 7–14) have lower confidence; the Met Office rates them as 50–60% reliable. For short-term planning, the 3–5 day outlook is more dependable.

Is there any snow forecast for Northern Ireland from the Met Office?

No snow warnings are issued. The current pattern favours rain and wind, not snow. Any wintry showers would need colder air from the north, which is not expected in the next 10 days.