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Northern Ireland Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 13 Cities
1981–2025
United Kingdom

Quick Climate Facts

(19812025)
Hottest City
🔥
Dungannon
Jul High 22.9°C
Coldest City
❄️
Dungannon
Jan Low -2.8°C
Wettest City
🌧
Derry
1256 mm/yr
Driest City
🏜️
Newry
1028 mm/yr
Hottest Month
🌡
July
Avg 14.9°C
Max 21.1°C
Coldest Month
🧊
January
Avg 5.3°C
Min -0.3°C
Cities With Data
🏙️
13
cities in Northern Ireland
Data Coverage
📅
45 yrs
19812025

Northern Ireland Climate Overview

Northern Ireland has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.

Northern Ireland has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C across all 13 cities, with approximately 1092 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 88%. Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during autumn months.

The warmest city is Dungannon with average July highs of 22.9°C, while Dungannon is the coldest with average January lows of -2.8°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.

🏙️ Cities in Northern Ireland — Weather History

📊 Northern Ireland Monthly Climate Data

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️HighLowAvgHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January10.9°C-0.3°C5.3°C92%1005.50.60
February🌤️10.5°C0.0°C5.2°C90%805.51.20
March12.0°C0.3°C6.2°C89%834.92.30
April🌤️14.4°C1.4°C7.9°C86%694.23.70
May🌤️17.7°C3.9°C10.8°C85%713.94.80
June19.9°C6.6°C13.3°C85%813.74.80
July21.1°C8.7°C14.9°C86%883.54.50
August20.4°C8.8°C14.6°C87%983.83.80
September19.0°C7.0°C13.0°C88%924.32.70
October16.1°C4.4°C10.3°C89%1164.91.50
November13.2°C1.9°C7.5°C91%1065.00.70
December11.5°C0.6°C6.0°C92%1085.20.40

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 13 cities in Northern Ireland

🌦 Weather in Northern Ireland Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Northern Ireland

Jan is Northern Ireland's coldest month, with average lows reaching -0.3°C.
🌡️December to February (avg) · 0.1°C11.0°C

🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.

☀️ Summer in Northern Ireland

Summer temperatures in Northern Ireland peak in Jul, climbing to 21.1°C.
🌡️June to August (avg) · 8.0°C20.5°C

🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.

🌧️ Rainy Season in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland sees its highest rainfall in Oct, receiving approximately 116 mm of precipitation.
🌧️October to December (avg) ·  up to 116 mm

☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

📈 Northern Ireland Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Region-wide monthly averages across 13 cities · 19812025 · °C

🌡️ Northern Ireland Monthly Temperature Guide

July is the hottest month in Northern Ireland, with average highs reaching 21.1°C, while January is the coldest with lows dropping to -0.3°C.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Region-wide monthly rainfall · 19812025 · mm/month

💨 Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 19812025

🌧 Rainfall & Humidity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland receives its highest rainfall in October, while humidity peaks during winter months.
🌧️ Wettest: October116 mm☀️ Driest: April69 mm

💧 Humidity peaks at 92% in December · annual avg 88%

📅 Northern Ireland Yearly Climate Trends

The warmest year on record was 2025 (avg: 10.7°C), while the coldest year was 1986 (avg: 8.3°C).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Northern Ireland's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade
  • 📊 Minimum temperatures have remained largely stable across the dataset
  • 🌧️ Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

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Averaged across all 13 cities in Northern Ireland · Last 10 years · °C

Northern Ireland's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. The region-wide average sits at 9.6°C with annual rainfall averaging 1092 mm.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Averaged across all 13 cities in Northern Ireland · Last 10 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Northern Ireland shows noticeable variation. Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend.
📅 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest  ·  ❄️ coldest  ·  🌧️ wettest

ℹ️ Values are averages across all 13 cities in Northern Ireland for each year.

YearMin TempAvg TempMax TempRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025 🔥
4.3°C10.7°C17.0°C105288%4.3 m/s
2024
4.4°C10.2°C16.0°C103389%4.5 m/s
2023
4.5°C10.6°C16.6°C126389%4.3 m/s
2022
4.7°C10.5°C16.3°C104988%4.5 m/s
2021
4.2°C10.3°C16.3°C105188%4.1 m/s
2020
3.9°C9.8°C15.7°C129088%4.7 m/s
2019
3.8°C9.8°C15.8°C115688%4.4 m/s
2018
3.2°C9.7°C16.1°C106788%4.4 m/s
2017
4.1°C9.8°C15.5°C113789%4.5 m/s
2016
4.1°C9.9°C15.7°C104789%4.3 m/s

Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Northern Ireland?
Dungannon is the hottest city in Northern Ireland with an average July high of 22.9°C based on 45 years of data. View Dungannon weather history →
What is the coldest city in Northern Ireland?
Dungannon is the coldest city with average January lows of -2.8°C. View Dungannon weather history →
Which city in Northern Ireland gets the most rain?
Derry is the wettest city in Northern Ireland with approximately 1256 mm of annual precipitation on average.
What is the warmest month in Northern Ireland?
July is the warmest month in Northern Ireland, with region-wide average highs of 21.1°C and average lows of 8.7°C.
What is the coldest month in Northern Ireland?
January is the coldest month in Northern Ireland with average lows of -0.3°C and average highs of 10.9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Northern Ireland?
October is the rainiest month in Northern Ireland with approximately 116 mm on average, while April is the driest with 69 mm.
How many cities in Northern Ireland have weather data?
WeatherBlaze has historical weather data for 13 cities in Northern Ireland, covering 45 years of climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📡 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 19812025
  • Cities: 13 in Northern Ireland