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Northern Ireland Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 13 Cities
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1981–2025
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United Kingdom
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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Dungannon
Jul High 18.2°C
Coldest City
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Dungannon
Jan Low 1.7°C
Wettest City
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Derry
1256 mm/yr
Driest City
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Newry
1028 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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July
Avg 14.3°C
High 17.1°C
Coldest Month
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February
Avg 5.0°C
Low 3.1°C
Cities With Data
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13
cities in Northern Ireland
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

Northern Ireland Climate Overview

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

Northern Ireland has an average annual temperature of 9.3°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 February, while rainfall is highest during autumn months.

The warmest city is Dungannon with average July highs of 18.2°C, while Dungannon is the coldest with average January lows of 1.7°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🏙️ Cities in Northern Ireland — Weather History

📊 Northern Ireland Monthly Climate Data

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️Avg HighAvg TempAvg LowRecord HighRecord LowHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January⛅6.6°C5.0°C3.3°C12.9°C-8.0°C92%1005.50.60
February🌤️6.9°C5.0°C3.1°C13.8°C-6.1°C90%805.51.20
March⛅8.3°C6.0°C3.8°C17.1°C-6.4°C89%834.92.30
April🌤️10.2°C7.6°C5.0°C20.9°C-3.2°C86%694.23.70
May🌤️13.1°C10.2°C7.3°C23.0°C-1.6°C85%713.94.80
June⛅15.5°C12.6°C9.8°C26.4°C2.2°C85%813.74.80
July⛅17.1°C14.3°C11.5°C27.3°C5.2°C86%883.54.50
August⛅17.0°C14.3°C11.6°C25.6°C4.5°C87%983.83.80
September⛅15.3°C12.8°C10.2°C25.1°C2.2°C88%924.32.70
October⛅12.3°C10.3°C8.2°C20.1°C-2.2°C89%1164.91.50
November⛅9.3°C7.5°C5.8°C16.6°C-3.4°C91%1065.00.70
December⛅7.4°C5.7°C4.1°C13.7°C-7.9°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

February is Northern Ireland's coldest month, with average lows reaching 3.1°C.
🌡️December to February (avg) · 3.5°C – 7.0°C

🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.

☀️ Summer in Northern Ireland

Summer temperatures in Northern Ireland peak in July, climbing to 17.1°C.
🌡️July to September (avg) · 11.1°C – 16.5°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 October, 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 · 1981–2025 · °C

🌡️ Northern Ireland Monthly Temperature Guide

July is the hottest month in Northern Ireland, with average highs reaching 17.1°C, while February is the coldest with lows dropping to 3.1°C.

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

These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month

🌧 Rainfall & Humidity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland receives its highest rainfall in October, while humidity peaks during winter months.
🌧️ Wettest: October — 116 mm☀️ Driest: April — 69 mm

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

💨 Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 1981–2025

🌍 Climate Summary

Avg Temp: 9.3°CAvg Rainfall: 1092 mmAvg Humidity: 88%Period: 1981–2025

Across 45 years, Northern Ireland's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 2023 was the warmest year overall and 1986 the coolest.

📅 Northern Ireland Yearly Climate Trends

The warmest year on record was 2023 (avg: 10.4°C), while the coldest year was 1986 (avg: 7.8°C).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Northern Ireland's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade
  • 📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
  • 🌧️ 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 30 years · °C

Northern Ireland's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. The region-wide average sits at 9.3°C with annual rainfall averaging 1092 mm.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Averaged across all 13 cities in Northern Ireland · Last 30 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.

YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025 🔥
12.7°C10.3°C7.9°C25.8°C-2.5°C105288%4.3 m/s
2024
12.3°C10.0°C7.6°C23.2°C-2.5°C103389%4.5 m/s
2023
12.7°C10.4°C8.1°C25.1°C-3.3°C126389%4.3 m/s
2022
12.5°C10.1°C7.7°C27.3°C-2.6°C104988%4.5 m/s
2021
12.1°C9.8°C7.5°C26.9°C-2.8°C105188%4.1 m/s
2020
11.8°C9.5°C7.2°C23.3°C-2.0°C129088%4.7 m/s
2019
11.8°C9.6°C7.3°C24.0°C-3.2°C115688%4.4 m/s
2018
11.8°C9.4°C7.0°C26.4°C-3.9°C106788%4.4 m/s
2017
11.9°C9.6°C7.2°C22.9°C-2.8°C113789%4.5 m/s
2016
11.6°C9.4°C7.1°C24.6°C-1.9°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 18.2°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 1.7°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 17.1°C and average lows of 11.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Northern Ireland?▼
February is the coldest month in Northern Ireland with average lows of 3.1°C and average highs of 6.9°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: 1981–2025
  • Cities: 13 in Northern Ireland