County Antrim Weather in February

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

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Considering a trip to County Antrim, Ireland 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 County Antrim in February

County Antrim, Ireland is a region in Ireland. February in County Antrim generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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

For specific regional insights in County Antrim, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 76 mm (3 in) in Lisburn.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Lisburn gets roughly 67 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore County Antrim by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°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)
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Best Places to Visit in County Antrim in February

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

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 County Antrim

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

Temperature range in County Antrim (February)

Precipitation variation in County Antrim (February)

Lisburn

In February Lisburn 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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
67 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lisburn →

Belfast

In February Belfast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
67 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Belfast →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lisburn 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Belfast 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

County Antrim weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in County Antrim, Ireland in February?

In February, County Antrim, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Lisburn sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in County Antrim, Ireland in February?

Lisburn averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does County Antrim, Ireland get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Lisburn averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for County Antrim, Ireland.

Is February a Good Time to Visit County Antrim, Ireland?

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

On average, the best time to visit County Antrim, Ireland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Lisburn. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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