Ballycastle weather in February (Mayo, Ireland)

Is Ballycastle a good destination in February, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of February in Ballycastle typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 10°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C. February has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Ballycastle in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 68 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Ballycastle. May and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballycastle, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (41 KM, 25 Miles).

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.

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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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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