Achill Island Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Achill Island, Ireland in February.

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Keel Achill Sound Doogort Bunacurry

Are you planning a trip a to Achill Island, Ireland in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Achill Island in February

Achill Island, Ireland is a region in Ireland. February in Achill Island generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Keel. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in Achill Island, Ireland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Achill Island, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Doogort with an average of 122 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Dooagh with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Keel sees roughly 68 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Achill Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Achill Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Keel)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Achill Island in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Achill Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Achill Island

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Achill Island, Ireland?

Temperature range in Achill Island (February)

Precipitation variation in Achill Island (February)

Keel

In February Keel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
68 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Keel →

Achill Sound

In February Achill Sound generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
68 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Achill Sound →

Doogort

In February Doogort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
68 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Doogort →

Bunacurry

In February Bunacurry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
68 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bunacurry →

Dooagh

In February Dooagh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
68 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dooagh →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Achill Island, in Ireland.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Achill Island in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Keel 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Achill Sound 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Doogort 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Bunacurry 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Dooagh 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Achill Island weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Achill Island, Ireland in February?

Achill Island, Ireland typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Keel average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Achill Island, Ireland in February?

Average temperatures in Achill Island, Ireland during February range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Keel.

Does Achill Island, Ireland get a lot of rain in February?

Keel typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 128 mm (5 in) on average across Achill Island, Ireland.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Achill Island, Ireland?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Achill Island, Ireland with often poor weather in Keel.

Generally speaking, May, June and August provide tolerable weather in Keel. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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