Northern Ireland

The Trench 14-Day Forecast

Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland

The Trench Outlook (Next 14 Days)

Today around The Trench, persistent rain for long spells looks set to shape much of the feel. Slightly cooler nights inland. Airflow is generally light, keeping conditions feeling fairly contained from one spot to the next. Underneath, it stays mild overall.

Across the coming period, The Trench appears set for a wetter-leaning pattern overall, with mild temperatures generally in place. Small shifts in the pressure pattern can move features around, so day-to-day refinements are normal. Further out, the forecast is best read as the dominant pattern and its swings, rather than a precise day-by-day script. A quick scan of the charts gives the best sense of the regime, while the table helps with day-specific decisions.

Daily Forecast

DateHighLowConditionWindRain %HumidityVisibilityUVSunriseSunset
Fri, 5 Jun 14°C 6°C Patchy rain nearby 25 km/h 73% 79% 10 km 5 04:51 AM 09:54 PM
Sat, 6 Jun 13°C 9°C Patchy rain nearby 21 km/h 93% 95% 7 km 1 04:50 AM 09:55 PM
Sun, 7 Jun 16°C 8°C Moderate rain 22 km/h 95% 91% 9 km 4 04:49 AM 09:56 PM
Mon, 8 Jun 15°C 7°C Moderate rain 19 km/h 88% 83% 8 km 3 04:49 AM 09:57 PM
Tue, 9 Jun 14°C 6°C Patchy rain nearby 20 km/h 79% 85% 9 km 2 04:48 AM 09:58 PM
Wed, 10 Jun 15°C 4°C Patchy rain nearby 15 km/h 73% 81% 10 km 2 04:48 AM 09:58 PM
Thu, 11 Jun 16°C 10°C Moderate rain 28 km/h 94% 92% 10 km 3 04:47 AM 09:59 PM
Fri, 12 Jun 15°C 10°C Patchy rain nearby 28 km/h 88% 88% 9 km 3 04:47 AM 10:00 PM
Sat, 13 Jun 15°C 9°C Patchy rain nearby 29 km/h 73% 85% 9 km 3 04:47 AM 10:01 PM
Sun, 14 Jun 14°C 7°C Patchy rain nearby 22 km/h 83% 88% 8 km 3 04:46 AM 10:01 PM
Mon, 15 Jun 13°C 8°C Patchy rain nearby 23 km/h 94% 96% 8 km 3 04:46 AM 10:02 PM
Tue, 16 Jun 14°C 10°C Patchy rain nearby 28 km/h 89% 92% 8 km 3 04:46 AM 10:02 PM
Wed, 17 Jun 16°C 9°C Patchy rain nearby 23 km/h 73% 78% 10 km 3 04:46 AM 10:03 PM
Thu, 18 Jun 11°C 9°C Patchy rain nearby 14 km/h 94% 96% 4 km 3 04:46 AM 10:03 PM

Temperature Trend

Rain Probability

Wind Speed

UV Index

Across Northern Ireland, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

How to interpret confidence

For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.

Background guides

Glossary support

Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Jet Stream, Air Mass, Zonal Flow, Atmospheric Blocking, Weather Front, and Pressure Trend.

FAQ

What is the 14-day weather forecast for The Trench?

Over the next 14 days in The Trench, the day-to-day pattern is led most often by Patchy rain nearby as the headline condition. Temperatures hold fairly steady overall. Typical range: highs up to 16°C, lows down to 4°C. Rain-risk signal: 95% at peak (14 higher-risk days). Wind: a windiest-day signal around 29 km/h. UV: peaks around 5 on brighter days. Confidence is highest early on; later in the period, look for the trend and regime rather than hour-by-hour precision.

How accurate is the 14-day forecast for The Trench?

Short-range detail is usually strongest early on. Later in the period, the forecast is best read as a trend signal: direction of temperatures, how changeable it looks, and whether winds/rain are more likely to feature.

Can I see hour-by-hour detail for The Trench today?

Yes — near-term hourly detail is available for today, alongside day-by-day summaries across the full 14-day window. Use the hourly view for timing windows; use the daily table for the broader run of weather.

How do temperatures change in The Trench across the next 14 days?

The broader temperature signal for The Trench is: Temperatures hold fairly steady overall. The chart gives the best read of whether that drift is meaningful or just day-to-day noise.

What does the ‘headline condition’ mean in the The Trench forecast?

It’s a top-line description of what is most likely to characterise the day. In the UK, the detail can move around, so the charts help show whether it is a brief spell or a more persistent feature.