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NI records hottest day of the year so far as heatwave strikes

Let's see who came out on top 😎 📈

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 18th Jul 2022
Last updated 18th Jul 2022

Northern Ireland has recorded its hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring above 30C in some areas.

The Met Office said that by 4pm, a temperature of 30.5C had been recorded in Armagh, and 30.4C in Derrylin in Co Fermanagh.

Temperatures in Phoenix Park in Dublin have broken records also today, hitting 33°C.

The highest temperature EVER recorded in Northern Ireland was 31.3C in Castlederg Co. Tyrone just last year, on July 21st.

But how long will this warm weather continue? Take a look at this week's weather forecast to find out 👇

Tuesday: Tomorrow morning will see sunshine in the east, but cloud will spread in from the west as the day draws on. A few showers are likely to drift in at times too. A cooler day with a maximum temperature of

Wednesday: Wednesday will be quite a cloudy day, although a few sunny spells may break through at times. Some drizzle possible under the thickest cloud.

Outlook for Thursday - Friday: Sunshine on Thursday morning, but thick cloud and light rain likely in the afternoon. Friday will start cloudy with spells of light rain or drizzle in places, but it will turn drier in the afternoon with sunny spells developing.

Have you been enjoying the sunshine at any of these local spots? 👇

Kyle Carnahan, Charlie Carnahan and Ruth McCutcheon enjoying the weather at Crawfordsburn Country Park in County Down




Molly Flowers, Emily Crutchley and Olivia Jones enjoying the weather at Botanic Gardens

Mavis Montgomery, Dawn Garthwaite and Marion King enjoying the weather at Crawfordsburn Country Park


Members of the public enjoying the weather at Botanic Gardens in south Belfast

Zoe Carragher and Niamh Robins relaxing in Botanic Gardens


RNLI on duty on Portstewart Strand in County Antrim

Portstewart Strand as beautiful as ever in the sunshine

Mia, Charlotte, and Melissa pictured with dad Gavin Willoughby in Seapark near Holywood

Families take advantage of the weekends good weather with a trip to Seapark beach

Crowds flock to the beaches along the coast trying to cool off


Read more:

How to stay safe and enjoy the water this summer

13 beauty spots in Northern Ireland you MUST visit this summer

Secret beaches in Northern Ireland you’ll practically have to yourself

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