Mountain weather
Mourne Mountains Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for Saturday. Low for extent of any rain later on Sunday and during Monday. High for a change to warmer weather early next week.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.
Mountain weather forecast
Cold with the chance of a few passing showers
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 700m) |
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|
|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 700m) |
00% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 20% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NE
14
|
NE
10
|
E
10
|
E
8
|
NE
8
|
NE
12
|
| 300m |
NE
7
|
E
7
|
E
8
|
E
7
|
NE
5
|
N
8
|
| Valley |
NE
6
|
E
6
|
E
7
|
E
5
|
NE
4
|
N
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 20 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 17 |
| 300m | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 |
| Valley | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 13 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
0°
|
3°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
1°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
2°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing to add
Weather
A sunny start but cloud soon bubbling up with the chance of a shower developing in the morning. The afternoon will see variable amounts of cloud and the chance of a shower, this mainly across the west of the Park.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy cloud between 800 and 900 metres at times in and around showers, otherwise cloud largely above summits with good visibility. Briefly dipping in any showers.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A dry day with some bright or sunny intervals. Chance of a shower developing through daylight hours.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Maximum wind speed expected
Northerly 10 mph
Temperature
- At 700m Plus 4 Celsius
- Valley Plus 3 rising to plus 12 Celsius
- Freezing level 800m rising above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Good visibility throughout with little in the way of summit cloud, mainly confined to any showers
Mountain weather information
Mon 29 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy and windy with outbreaks of rain developing through the afternoon and evening.
Tue 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Chance of some showers or rain through daylight, otherwise dry and bright. Brisk summit southeasterly winds.
Wed 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overnight low cloud lifting and breaking through the morning, then dry and bright.
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Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Mourne Mountains are a granite mountain range in County Down in the southeast of Northern Ireland, is an area of outstanding natural beauty, and has been proposed as the first National Park in Northern Ireland.