Links golf and checking playing conditions often go hand-in-hand, which is why the golfers and spectators will have one eye on The Open weather forecast at Portrush this week.
The Open Weather Forecast at Portrush Suggests Players and Spectators Should Pack A Brolly ☔
Despite the recent heatwave weather around Britain and Northern Ireland – the bad news for golf fans this week is they might not need the sunglasses at The Open.
This is because The Open weather forecast is telling us that there is likely to be some rain on ALL of the four days.
The action tees off at Portrush on Thursday 17th July and if the local predictions are anything to go by, then The Open weather forecast is saying well see plenty of the ‘wet stuff’ over the whole tournament.
There’s also been a lot of rain pre-tournament, with some fans taking to social media to show the pouring down at Portrush on Tuesday.
I live 45mins from the course. Thunder, lightning, and torrential rain right now. This is what we're in for this week, a mix of all of this and sunshine pic.twitter.com/5plnneRxMf
— Niall Lyons (@Betgolfworld) July 15, 2025
On a plus, it’s not going to be cold – with Portrush temperatures steady between 18-20 degrees all week. Plus the wind is on the gentle to light side.
However, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and co will certainly need to make sure they’ve a decent brolly, plenty of spare gloves and waterproofs are in the bag.
You can see the more detailed Open weather forecast outlook till Sunday here.
The Open Weather Forecast – The Four-Day Outlook 🌦️
This week the world’s best golfers descend on Portrush, Northern Ireland for the 153rd renewal of the Open Championship.
There is a staggering $17m Open golf prize money purse on the table, with the winner getting $3.1m of that.
But with the weather looking unpredictable at best, then many golf fans might be heading to the various pop-up bars around the course for some shelter.
Where the Open Championship drinks prices will see a pint of Guinness costing £7.75.
Thursday 17th July 2025:
The opening day’s action could even see a clap of thunder, with forecasters saying there is a chance of some thunder and lightning in the Portrush area. This is due to a weak frontal system that is predicted to be heading to the region.
The Thursday temperatures will be around 20 degrees though and despite some rain (and even thunder) the day might be broken up with some sunny spells.
🌡️Temperature: 20 degrees
🌦️Outlook: Possible thunder, rain and some sunny spells
🍃Wind: Moderate breeze
Friday 18th July 2025:
Onto Friday and The Open weather forecast is a slight improvement from Thursday. Yes, there is still a strong chance of some rain at some point over the day, so don’t ditch the umbrellas just yet.
This is due to some lingering moisture from the low that might encourage some showers. But temperatures will be close to day one, at around 19 degrees.
🌡️Temperature: 19 degrees
🌦️Outlook: Drier than Thursday, but still cloudy and a chance of showers
🍃Wind: Gentle breeze
Saturday 19th July 2025 and Sunday 20th July 2025:
The weekend Open weather forecast will see another low-pressure system heading to the area.
With the outlook again looking very similar to Friday – with some rain
🌡️Temperature: 18-19 degrees
🌦️Outlook: Similar outlook to Friday – cloudy with some light rain expected
🍃Wind: Gentle breeze
Note: The Open weather forecast listed on this page is just a guide and subject to change.
What About Any Wind At The Open Championship?
Despite some wet conditions expected, the better news for these links golfers is the wind seems minimal.
With just light or gentle breezes forecast.
But this could all change – as don’t forget the last time the Open was held at Portrush in 2019, the final day was a very windy affair.
The Open Championship 2025 – Tournament Details
- 🏌️ Event: 153rd Open Championship
- 📅 Date: Thu 17th July – Sun 20th July 2025
- 🕛 Opening Tee Time: Approx. 7.00am BST
- 🏆 2024 Winner: Xander Schauffele (-9)
- 💰 Purse: $17,000,000 (Winner: $3.1m)
- 📺 TV Channel: Sky Sports
- ⛳️ Venue: Royal Portrush Golf Club | Portrush, Northern Ireland
- 🎲 Odds: Scheffler 6/1 | McIlroy 8/1 | Rahm 12/1
