White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Antrim?

Snow odds for Antrim, Northern Ireland, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Antrim has had a white Christmas about 1 year in 10: 4 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day. The most recent was 2010.

12%

White Christmas

12%

Snow on the Day

6%

Snow on the Eve

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About Antrim

Elevation

33 m

Region

Northern Ireland

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Antrim sits at 33 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Antrim this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 12% chance of a white Christmas in Antrim in 2026. This far out the number comes from our climate model; it sharpens on its own as the live forecast comes into range, within about a month of Christmas.
How often does Antrim have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Antrim about 1 year in 10 (4 of 34 years).
When did Antrim last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Antrim in our 1991–2024 records was 2010.