Donegal weather in February (Donegal County, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Donegal in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Donegal typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. February is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Donegal in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 74 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny 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 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 Donegal in February?

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 in February.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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