Belfast weather in February (County Antrim, Ireland)

Curious about the February weather in Belfast? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Belfast generally has 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 3°C.

Belfast in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 67 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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 in February and which places have the best weather 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 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

Interested in more climate information?

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