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Weather in February in Ireland

Planning a journey to Ireland this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Ireland in February?

February in Ireland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Dublin.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ashbourne with an average of 63 mm to high rainfall in Kincasslagh with 159 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 71 hours of sunshine in Dublin. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Ireland for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ireland climate page.

Where to go in Ireland in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ireland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Ireland?

Dublin

In February Dublin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dublin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
56 hours 
71 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February February
10°C 
4°C 
71 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
5°C 
110 hours 
60 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Dublin

Killarney

In February Killarney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Killarney
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
44 hours 
122 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February February
10°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
112 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
95 hours 
97 mm 
20 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Killarney

Galway

In February Galway generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Galway
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
45 hours 
108 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February February
10°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
101 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
4°C 
89 hours 
86 mm 
21 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Galway

Kenmare

In February Kenmare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kenmare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
44 hours 
132 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February February
10°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
120 mm 
20 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
4°C 
95 hours 
102 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Kenmare

Cork

In February Cork generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cork
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
10°C 
5°C 
57 hours 
96 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February February
10°C 
5°C 
69 hours 
84 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
5°C 
105 hours 
72 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Cork

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Is February the best time to visit Ireland?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Ireland due to the typically poor weather in Dublin.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Dublin. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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