Northern Ireland weather for the weekend ahead with high of 23C forecast for Belfast

Sunny spells and showers expectedWeather map for 2pm on Saturday, July 19(Image: Met Office)

Sunny spells and scattered showers are expected throughout Northern Ireland this weekend with a high of 23C forecast for Belfast.

For Saturday, July 19, the Met Office say it’s set to be a rather cloudy start in NI, then brightening up with some sunny intervals.

The forecaster added: “Scattered heavy showers then breaking out by the afternoon. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22C.”

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And for the outlook for Sunday, July 20, to Tuesday, July 22: “Sunny spells and scattered showers on Sunday, any showers possibly heavy and thundery.

“Cloudy with occasional rain on Monday, then sunshine and heavy showers Tuesday.”

Temperatures forecast for Belfast over the next week:

Saturday, July 19

Maximum temperature: 21C

Minimum temperature: 14C

Sunday, July 20