Antrim County Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in February.

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Belfast Portrush Bushmills Cushendall

Considering a trip to Antrim County, the United Kingdom this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Antrim County in February

Antrim County, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Antrim County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Belfast.

To explore the conditions in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aghalee with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Ballintoy with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Belfast receives roughly 67 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Antrim County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Antrim County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Belfast)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Antrim County →

Best Places to Visit in Antrim County in February

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

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 Antrim County

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Antrim County, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Antrim County (February)

Precipitation variation in Antrim County (February)

Belfast

In February Belfast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
67 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Belfast →

Portrush

In February Portrush generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
74 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Portrush →

Bushmills

In February Bushmills generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
74 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bushmills →

Cushendall

In February Cushendall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
67 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cushendall →

Ballycastle

In February Ballycastle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
67 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ballycastle →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Antrim County in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belfast 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Portrush 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Bushmills 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Cushendall 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Ballycastle 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Ballymoney 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Antrim County weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in February?

February in Antrim County, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Belfast, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Antrim County, the United Kingdom in February?

In Belfast, the average daytime high in February is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Antrim County, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Belfast averages just 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Antrim County, the United Kingdom.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Antrim County, the United Kingdom?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Antrim County, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Belfast.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Belfast. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Antrim County.

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