Donegal weather in February (Donegal County, Ireland)

How does the February weather in Donegal compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In February, Donegal usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during February. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Donegal in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 74 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 Donegal. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Donegal, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (63 KM, 39 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.

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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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