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Connemara Weather in February

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

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Clifden Oughterard Roundstone Cleggan

Thinking about venturing to Connemara, 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 Connemara in February

Connemara, Ireland is a region in Ireland. February in Connemara 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 Clifden. 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 explore the conditions in Connemara, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Spiddal with an average of 110 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Carna with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Clifden gets roughly 60 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Connemara in February

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

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 Connemara

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

Temperature range in Connemara (February)

Precipitation variation in Connemara (February)

Clifden

In February Clifden 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
45 hours
60 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Clifden →

Oughterard

In February Oughterard 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
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
60 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Oughterard →

Roundstone

In February Roundstone 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
60 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Roundstone →

Cleggan

In February Cleggan 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 rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cleggan →

Ballyconneely

In February Ballyconneely 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 rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ballyconneely →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Clifden 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Oughterard 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Roundstone 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Cleggan 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Ballyconneely 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Letterfrack 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

Connemara weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

Does Connemara, Ireland get a lot of rain in February?

Connemara, Ireland sees substantial rainfall in February. Clifden typically averages about 130 mm (5.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Connemara, Ireland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Clifden. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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