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Burren Weather in February

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

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Doolin Lisdoonvarna Ballyvaughan Kinvara

Thinking about venturing to the Burren, Ireland this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Burren in February

The Burren, Ireland is a region in Ireland. February in the Burren 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 5°C (41°F) in Doolin. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Burren, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kinvara with an average of 104 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Doolin with 139 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Doolin sees roughly 67 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in the Burren in February

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

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 the Burren

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

Temperature range in the Burren (February)

Precipitation variation in the Burren (February)

Doolin

In February Doolin 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
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Doolin →

Lisdoonvarna

In February Lisdoonvarna 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lisdoonvarna →

Ballyvaughan

In February Ballyvaughan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ballyvaughan →

Kinvara

In February Kinvara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kinvara →

Fanore

In February Fanore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fanore →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Burren in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Doolin 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Lisdoonvarna 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Ballyvaughan 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Kinvara 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Fanore 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

The Burren weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Burren, Ireland in February?

In February, the Burren, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Doolin sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in the Burren, Ireland in February?

Doolin averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does the Burren, Ireland get a lot of rain in February?

the Burren, Ireland sees substantial rainfall in February. Doolin typically averages about 139 mm (5.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Burren, Ireland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Doolin, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Burren, Ireland.

Generally speaking, May, July and August provide tolerable weather in Doolin. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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