Newry weather forecast
UK towns · Northern Ireland · 54.18°N 6.34°W
Newry, in Northern Ireland, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 18.9°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.8°C. The town sees roughly 1135mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and January the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5° | 2.8° | 66mm | 12 |
| Feb | 9° | 3.8° | 105mm | 16 |
| Mar | 10.1° | 3.9° | 91mm | 17 |
| Apr | 11.9° | 4.8° | 68mm | 13 |
| May | 15.2° | 8.2° | 73mm | 16 |
| Jun | 17.7° | 10.8° | 89mm | 16 |
| Jul | 18.6° | 12.1° | 97mm | 16 |
| Aug | 18.9° | 12.3° | 116mm | 16 |
| Sep | 17° | 10.7° | 110mm | 13 |
| Oct | 13.8° | 8.8° | 131mm | 18 |
| Nov | 10.6° | 5.8° | 80mm | 14 |
| Dec | 8.1° | 3.9° | 109mm | 16 |
Seasons in Newry
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Newry climb from 10.1°C in March to 15.2°C by May, while nights ease from 3.9°C to 8.2°C. The season brings around 232mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.4°C, peaking in August at 18.9°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (89mm over ~16 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Newry gets roughly 16.9 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17°C in September to 10.6°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (131mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.5°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.8°C, daytime high 7.5°C). Expect about 44 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.1 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Newry compares
| Newry | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1135mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 183 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.4°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.5°C | 3.4°C |
Newry is about 8% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Newry weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Newry?
August is typically the warmest month in Newry, with average daytime highs of 18.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Newry?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 131mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days. January is typically the driest (66mm).
How much does it rain in Newry per year?
Newry receives roughly 1135mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 183 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Newry?
Winter nights (December–February) in Newry average around 3.5°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.8°C).
When is the best time to visit Newry for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Newry. June is typically the driest of the warm months (89mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 18.9°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Newry's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Newry receives 1135mm of rain a year, about 8% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.4°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.5°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Newry?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Newry averages 183 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (131mm) and January the driest (66mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Newry?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.