Kinsale weather in February (County Cork, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Kinsale look like in February? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Kinsale includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in February.

Precipitation

Kinsale in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 69 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 Kinsale. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kinsale, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 69 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (16 KM, 10 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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 9°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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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