Ballymena 14-Day Forecast
Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland
Ballymena Outlook (Next 14 Days)
Across Ballymena today, much of the day’s character comes from a wet day, with rain for most of the period. A moderate breeze at times can add a little bite, especially when showers are passing through. Temperatures hold pleasant overall.
The outlook for Ballymena is best read as a wetter-leaning pattern overall, with pleasant temperatures generally in place. Near-term detail is typically the most reliable, while later stages focus on the broader direction of travel. For planning, use the visual trends first, then the daily breakdown for the most workable detail. As the wider pattern evolves, the detail can adjust between updates, even when the overall direction stays the same.
Daily Forecast
| Date | High | Low | Condition | Wind | Rain % | Humidity | Visibility | UV | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5 Jun | 13°C | 6°C | Patchy rain nearby | 22 km/h | 79% | 82% | 9 km | 5 | 04:50 AM | 09:56 PM |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 11°C | 7°C | Patchy rain nearby | 19 km/h | 96% | 96% | 5 km | 1 | 04:50 AM | 09:57 PM |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 15°C | 7°C | Moderate rain | 27 km/h | 97% | 94% | 9 km | 5 | 04:49 AM | 09:58 PM |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 14°C | 5°C | Moderate rain | 19 km/h | 87% | 84% | 8 km | 3 | 04:48 AM | 09:59 PM |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 13°C | 5°C | Patchy rain nearby | 22 km/h | 87% | 87% | 7 km | 2 | 04:48 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 15°C | 8°C | Patchy rain nearby | 21 km/h | 94% | 94% | 8 km | 3 | 04:47 AM | 10:01 PM |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 15°C | 5°C | Patchy rain nearby | 21 km/h | 73% | 87% | 7 km | 3 | 04:47 AM | 10:02 PM |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 15°C | 10°C | Patchy rain nearby | 23 km/h | 73% | 83% | 8 km | 3 | 04:47 AM | 10:02 PM |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 13°C | 8°C | Patchy rain nearby | 28 km/h | 84% | 92% | 7 km | 3 | 04:46 AM | 10:03 PM |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 14°C | 9°C | Patchy rain nearby | 23 km/h | 94% | 94% | 8 km | 3 | 04:46 AM | 10:04 PM |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 14°C | 9°C | Patchy rain nearby | 26 km/h | 93% | 91% | 8 km | 3 | 04:46 AM | 10:04 PM |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 15°C | 10°C | Patchy rain nearby | 26 km/h | 96% | 98% | 6 km | 3 | 04:46 AM | 10:05 PM |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 17°C | 14°C | Patchy rain nearby | 16 km/h | 90% | 97% | 6 km | 4 | 04:46 AM | 10:05 PM |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 23°C | 10°C | Sunny | 17 km/h | 4% | 83% | 10 km | 5 | 04:46 AM | 10:06 PM |
Temperature Trend
Rain Probability
Wind Speed
UV Index
Forecast context and reference links
For Ballymena, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.
- Northern Ireland Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- Northern Ireland for location browsing and regional navigation.
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
- UK Weather Patterns
- UK Seasonal Weather
- UK Weather Hazards
- UK Weather Safety
- UK Jet Stream
- UK Microclimates
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 Ballymena?
Over the next 14 days in Ballymena, the day-to-day pattern is led most often by Patchy rain nearby as the headline condition. Temperatures trend a little higher later in the period. Typical range: highs up to 23°C, lows down to 5°C. Rain-risk signal: 97% at peak (13 higher-risk days). Wind: a windiest-day signal around 28 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 Ballymena?
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 Ballymena 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 Ballymena across the next 14 days?
The broader temperature signal for Ballymena is: Temperatures trend a little higher later in the period. 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 Ballymena 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.