Open Weather Forecast 2025: Early Portrush Outlook

The weather can change very quickly in this part of the world - so how's it currently looking for Open week?

A picture of The Open showing the weather at Royal Portrush prior to the 153rd Championship
Calm conditions ahead of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush
(Image credit: Getty Images)

We want a stiff breeze. Maybe a bit of rain - not too much but just enough to make the conditions challenging enough for the world's best players.

And we want plenty of sun, too. Basically a bit of everything makes for a perfect Open week - enjoyable for the players, the fans at home and those fortunate enough to be at Royal Portrush this week.

But how's the weather looking for the 153rd Open right now? Here's a look at the current weather forecast for the week...

Open Weather Forecast

Open Weather Forecast: Day-By-Day Outlook

Mixed is how we'd describe this week's weather forecast for the 153rd Open, although it's slightly disappointing to see that the wind isn't expected to be much beyond light - a bit of a stronger breeze would have been preferable to challenge the players.

However, the weather conditions could yet change. Here's how things are looking at the start of the week.

  • Wednesday: Low cloud clearing to leave a mostly sunny morning. Dry and largely sunny throughout the rest of the day with sunshine turning hazier later
  • Thursday: Cloudy through the morning but often dry. Some short-lived outbreaks of rain; perhaps briefly heavy at times are possible. Intermittently dry through the afternoon and evening but there is a chance of further rain and heavy showers or passing thunderstorms developing. Possibly becoming dry by late evening. Rainfall: 3-10 mm (10% 15-20 mm). Winds: SE 4-8 gust 7-12 mph, increasing SE or S 8-13 gust 13-20 mph by midday. Easing to S 5-10 mph by midnight. High: 22°C (72°F)
  • Friday: A drier and brighter day likely. Some showers may develop at times, mainly through the afternoon, which could be heavy and with a small chance of thunder. Rainfall: 0-3 mm (10% 5 mm). Winds: S or SW 7-11 gust 12-18 mph, perhaps becoming N or NW 5-8 gust 8-12 mph in the evening. High: 21°C (70°F)

As for the rest of the Championship, the weather remains changeable, with a mix of showers and longer periods of rain a strong possibility, particularly on Sunday.

As for the wind, it's predicted to be mainly light over the weekend and likely varying in direction.

Portrush Sunrise And Sunset Times

  • 5:09am - 9:56pm

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Michael Weston
Contributing editor

Michael has been with Golf Monthly since 2008. A multimedia journalist, he has also worked for The Football Association, where he created content to support the England football team, The FA Cup, London 2012, and FA Women's Super League. As content editor at Foremost Golf, Michael worked closely with golf's biggest equipment manufacturers and has developed an in-depth knowledge of this side of the industry. He's a regular contributor, covering instruction, equipment, travel and feature content. Michael has interviewed many of the game's biggest stars, including seven World No.1s, and has attended and reported on numerous Major Championships and Ryder Cups around the world. He's a member of Formby Golf Club in Merseyside, UK.

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