Belfast weather in February (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Belfast during February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Belfast typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

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, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 67 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 in February and which places have the best weather 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 Belfast in February?

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 in February.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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