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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the DailyCity weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Ballymena can expect a dry and bright start to the day according to the live forecast above, with cloud building from the coast later this afternoon. The main story for the town is a settled spell holding into the evening, though the Antrim coast and Glens may see a sharper breeze.
What is the weather in Ballymena today?
Ballymena sits inland from the coast, so it often escapes the direct sea breeze that affects Portrush and the Causeway Coast. The live forecast above shows a largely fine window today, with highs staying close to the seasonal average. If you are heading towards Belfast or down the M2, conditions should remain similar, albeit a touch milder near the Lough.
What about the rest of the week?
The settled theme continues into mid-week, but by Thursday night there is a signal for cloudier spells and patchy rain pushing in from the west. This will be nothing heavy, though it marks a change from the dry start. For a longer view, the 10 day weather forecast for the UK suggests high pressure holding across southern Britain, keeping Ballymena mostly dry into the weekend. Those checking the bbc weather ballymena 7 days forecast will see similar conditions for the town centre and outlying areas like Cullybackey and Ahoghill.
Will it rain in Ballymena tomorrow?
According to the live forecast above and the weather in Ballymena tomorrow outlook, conditions stay dry and bright with increasing high cloud through the afternoon. No significant rain is expected until Thursday night at the earliest.
Is there a longer forecast for Ballymena?
Yes, the 14 day weather forecast Ballymena indicates a mostly dry and settled pattern for the next week, though uncertainty grows into the second week. For a quick check, the bbc weather ballymena 14 days page gives a useful overview.
How does Ballymena compare with the coast?
Ballymena is generally a couple of degrees warmer than bbc weather Portrush on a calm day, as it sits inland. However, when easterly winds pick up, the town can feel cooler than bbc weather Antrim or bbc weather Belfast due to its exposed valley position.