Northern Ireland weather

Headline:

Mainly dry and bright today.

Today:

Chance of the odd shower across the west this morning. Otherwise it will be dry day with some bright or sunny spells. A few icy patches possible at first. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:

This evening will be dry with lengthy clear periods. Staying dry and clear for the rest of the night with some patchy frost and fog. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Thursday:

Any overnight mist dispersing through the morning to leave all parts with a dry and sunny day. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

A cloudier and rather cold few days but staying largely dry. Chance of the odd shower along eastern coastal districts over the weekend.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Wed 5 Feb 2025

High pressure will likely sit to the northeast of the UK during this period. Consequently, winds across many areas are likely to come from an easterly quadrant, exacerbating the cold feel, with temperatures often below average. At first, there is the chance of more widespread precipitation, most likely mainly rain, across southernmost areas, before this clears away. Thereafter, there is a risk of some sleet or snow showers feeding in on the east to southeasterly wind, though many places may remain dry. Also a small chance of Atlantic fronts making inroads from the west, especially later in this period, which could also bring the possibility of at least transient snow. Overnight frost is likely to feature during this period, particularly where skies are clear.

Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Tue 4 Feb 2025

Weather patterns in the UK are most likely to be slowly evolving during this period. It is most likely that high pressure to the east or northeast of the UK will dominate at first in some form or another, but with time this may decline, allowing an erratic transition to rather more unsettled and possibly less cold conditions. During this transition there is the possibility of more prolonged rain or snow developing, at least for a time, but confidence in these details is currently very low.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC) on Tue 4 Feb 2025