Donegal County Weather in February

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

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Bundoran Donegal Letterkenny Buncrana

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

What to Expect in Donegal County in February

Donegal County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. February in Donegal 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 3°C (37°F) in Bundoran.

To explore the conditions in Donegal County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Derry with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Kincasslagh with 159 mm (6.3 in).

Explore Donegal County by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July19°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 Donegal County in February

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

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

Temperature range in Donegal County (February)

Precipitation variation in Donegal County (February)

Bundoran

In February Bundoran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bundoran →

Donegal

In February Donegal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
74 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Donegal →

Letterkenny

In February Letterkenny generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
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
50 hours
74 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Letterkenny →

Buncrana

In February Buncrana 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
74 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Buncrana →

Moville

In February Moville 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
74 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Donegal County, in Ireland.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bundoran 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Donegal 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Letterkenny 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Buncrana 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Moville 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Ballyliffin 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)

Donegal County weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Donegal County, Ireland typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Bundoran average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

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

Bundoran averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Bundoran typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 119 mm (4.7 in) on average across Donegal County, Ireland.

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

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

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

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