Belfast weather in February (County Antrim, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Belfast this February? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

February in Belfast generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Belfast in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 67 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Belfast. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 67 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 24%  

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

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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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