August Bank Holiday weekend weather report
Saturday looks like the best day, with highs of 23°C ☀️
Last updated 27th Aug 2021
Northern Ireland can look forward to dry and warm weather this bank holiday weekend, according to the Met Office.
Saturday looks to be the best day of the weekend, with sunny spells and temperatures set to reach 23°C.
However the Met Office predicts that the weather will turn cloudier on Sunday with light winds picking up across Northern Ireland.
Along the coast fog and mist will be thick, but should burn off throughout the day.
It will be cooler on Bank Holiday Monday with the chance of drizzle in some areas.
Full Bank Holiday Weekend Forecast:
Tonight: A good deal of late evening sunshine, then lengthy clear spells to start the night, but cloud increasing from the west later, perhaps some fog along the north coast. Minimum temperature 8 °C
Saturday: A mostly cloudy day, the best of any sunshine in the south. Cloud will be thicker towards the north coast, perhaps some mist or fog at times. Maximum temperature 23 °C****
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Largely dry and settled with light winds. It is likely to be rather cloudy at times, but some bright or sunny spells also possible
Are you in need of some bank holiday inspiration?
Not to worry, check out some of the fun things on offer across NI, that the whole family can enjoy for one final summer fling.
Discover some of NI's hottest outdoor attractions
Keep the kids entertained with a trip to the zoo or local farm. The weather should stay clear, maybe with the odd afternoon shower, but why not tire them out outdoors.
Colin Glen have a range of activities on offer
Just 5 minutes from Belfast city centre, the 200-acre forest park has something for all the family – from golfing, to Gruffalo Trailing, alpine coasteering to ziplining. Visitors can experience the new River Rapid zipline – Ireland's longest zipline – travelling at speeds of up to 50mph as they soar 100ft high above the Belfast Hills.
Festival of Fools returns to Belfast city centre
Ireland's largest free street performance festival returns to Belfast city centre from May 4th - 9th 2024.
This year's exciting FREE daytime programme offers three days of jam-packed, all-inclusive daytime entertainment for the whole family including circus, parkour, dance, archery and visual arts.
Pints in the sun 🤞
Come rain or shine nothing quite beats a cool pint outdoors 🍻 We're lucky here in Belfast to have a host of fantastic outdoor spaces, complete with twinkling fairy lights and sun-trapped terraces.
Take up paddleboarding
It's the Cool Breakfast team's favourite new hobby, why not give it a go?! NI has an array of thrilling waterways, lakes and beaches for you to explore.
Read our handy how-to guide that's got some of the best locations inside...
Book a spa treatment
It's fair to say we all deserve a moment of total rest and relaxation. Whether you'd prefer an outdoor hot tub perched on the riverbank, or even a quirky coastal seaweed bath, we've got you covered.
Discover the best spa deals and spots...
Fall in love with Belfast' most vibrant street art
There's hardly a bare wall in sight across Belfast's city streets, which become the home of progressive street art. A simple walk through the Cathedral Quarter will get your creative juices flowing.
Find the best Instagram backdrop...
Take up surfing
Surfers travel from all around the globe to experience our spectacular coastline and fantastic surfing conditions provided by the Irish sea. You've got to be brave to face the chilly water, but once you're in 'you're grand!'
Check out the best surfing spots in NI...
Go on a foodie roadtrip
Lockdown has turned us all into foodie snobs! Why not go on a complete tour of some of the tastiest pop-up food trends across NI.
Check out some of our favourites...
Escape to the beach
Littered along our coast you'll find an array of beaches, each one with something different to enjoy. No matter the weather, locals and tourists of all ages will love in love with our iconic beaches.
Check out some of NI's most 'Instagrammable' beaches...
Take to the water on a kayak
Kayaking is to water what hiking is to mountains - the ultimate way to get up close and personal with nature. We've got an array of gorgeous waterways and lakes for you to explore, find your nearest spot here
Grab a wetsuit & splash away at Let's Go Hydro
You don't have to travel too far outside of Belfast for some aqua adventures. Let's Go Hydro have everything from wakeboarding and floating rugby to the spa & inflatable park facilities.
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