Derry weather in February (Donegal County, Ireland)

How does the February weather in Derry compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Derry includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is part of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Derry in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 74 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Derry. May, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Derry climate page with graphs.

 

Derry, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 74 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ireland in February

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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