Louth County Weather in February

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

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Dundalk Carlingford Drogheda

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

What to Expect in Louth County in February

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

For a closer look at conditions across Louth County, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Drogheda with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Carlingford with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Dundalk experiences about 71 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Louth County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Louth County - and find the best time to visit. (based on Dundalk)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August19°C (66°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Louth County in February

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

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

Temperature range in Louth County (February)

Precipitation variation in Louth County (February)

Dundalk

In February Dundalk 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 less favorable 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
56 hours
71 hours
110 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Dundalk →

Carlingford

In February Carlingford 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 less favorable 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
56 hours
71 hours
110 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Carlingford →

Drogheda

In February Drogheda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°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
56 hours
71 hours
110 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Drogheda →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dundalk 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Carlingford 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Drogheda 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Louth County weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Louth County, Ireland in February. The popular destination of Dundalk averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Dundalk, the average daytime high in February is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. Dundalk averages just 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Louth County, Ireland.

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

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Louth County, Ireland with often less favorable weather in Dundalk.

Generally speaking, July provides excellent weather in Dundalk. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

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