Belfast weather: temperatures to drop slightly as heatwave cools off

The Met Office has given its forecast for the week ahead

After two weeks of warm and sunny weather, temperatures are about to drop slightly in Northern Ireland this week as the recent heatwave begins to cool off.

The Met Office has given its forecast for the week beginning Monday, July 20, saying that temperatures will be a little bit lower this week with cloudier skies predicted following a fortnight of sunshine.

It has said that Monday will start out cloudy in the morning before it begins to brighten up in the afternoon with sunny spells and temperatures reaching 20 degrees in the evening.

A similar forecast was been given for the following day on Tuesday, July 21, as it is set to be a cloudy morning before brigthening up again in the evening.

This weather pattern is set to continue throughout the week with a mix of cloudy skies and sunny spells.THe Met oFfice has also said there will be the chance of light rain in places.

Its outlook for Monday said: “A cloudy start with some patchy light rain possible. Staying largely cloudy through the day but perhaps brightening up somewhat as cloud starts to break at times. Maximum temperature 21 °C.”

Its outlook for Tuesday to Thursday said: “Cloudy starts with some patchy light rain in the north. Warm sunny intervals developing in the south through the afternoons, staying cloudier and cooler in the north.”

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