This is what lunchtime in Belfast looked like today as the mercury rose above the norm

By Gemma Murray

Published 25th May 2023, 15:36 BST

Updated 25th May 2023, 15:46 BST

Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend people responded with glee to a rise in temperature and strong sunlight by fully embracing a spot of sunbathing.

The Met Office said temperatures would hit 17 °C today, but in many places it certainly felt much warmer.

Read: Northern Ireland weather: Here is some great news about our temperatures this Bank Holiday weekend

Members of the public at Belfast City Hall as temperatures rise across Northern Ireland.

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Members of the public at Belfast City Hall as temperatures rise across Northern Ireland. Photo: presseye

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 25th May 2023Photo by Jonathan Porter /Press Eye.Members of the public at Belfast City Hall as temperatures rise across Northern Ireland.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 25th May 2023Photo by Jonathan Porter /Press Eye.Members of the public at Belfast City Hall as temperatures rise across Northern Ireland. Photo: presseye

Members of the public at Belfast City Hall as temperatures rise across Northern Ireland.

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Members of the public at Belfast City Hall as temperatures rise across Northern Ireland. Photo: presseye

Members of the public at Belfast City Hall as temperatures rise across Northern Ireland.

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Members of the public at Belfast City Hall as temperatures rise across Northern Ireland. Photo: presseye

Belfast Met Office Northern Ireland