Belfast weather in February (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Belfast in February? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Belfast includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Belfast in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 67 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Belfast. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Belfast, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 67 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom 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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Belfast.

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