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Met Office, European, American side by side around Portrush and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Portrush, Northern Ireland is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 18°C) and coldest in Jan (lows around 3°C), with roughly 1292 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Portrush right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Portrush climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
10°
Apr
12°
May
15°
Jun
18°
11°
Jul
17°
12°
Aug
18°
12°
Sep
17°
11°
Oct
14°
Nov
10°
Dec

Which forecast is most accurate in Portrush?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
87
/100rank #1
91±0.5°C96±1.3 mph7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
Met Office logo
Met Office
85
/100rank #2
91±0.5°C96±1.3 mph7184% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom
American logo
American
80
/100rank #3
71±1.6°C90±3.2 mph8290% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1880 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Portrush today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Portrush today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Portrush today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Portrush and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Portrush?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Portrush (CheckWeather Score 87/100), ahead of the Met Office at 85. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Portrush?
June is typically the warmest month in Portrush, with average highs around 18°C.
How cold does Portrush get?
The coldest month in Portrush is January, when overnight lows average about 3°C.
How much rain does Portrush get?
Portrush sees roughly 1292 mm of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.

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