Skibbereen weather in February (County Cork, Ireland)

Is Skibbereen a good destination in February, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Skibbereen includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Skibbereen in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 69 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Skibbereen. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skibbereen climate page with graphs.

 

Skibbereen, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 69 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Cork, Ireland (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in February

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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