Greencastle weather in February (Donegal County, Ireland)

How does the weather in Greencastle usually fare in February? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, Greencastle usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 5°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Greencastle in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 74 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Greencastle. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Greencastle, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (31 KM, 19 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

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