The weather in Dublin in February is generally cold, wet and windy.
However, as we go on and on and on about in every guide that mentions the weather in Dublin, it’s unpredictable to an extent.
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in February is 5.3°C/41.54°F with rainfall of 48.8mm.
Below, you’ll discover everything you know, from snow in February in Dublin to lots more.
Some quick info about the weather in Dublin in February
OK, let’s get you up-to-speed nice and shpeedy! The points below will give you a quick insight into the weather in Dublin in February:
1. The season
December, January and February are the winter months in Ireland. This is the ‘off season’ from a tourist perspective.
2. The weather in general
February isn’t one of the best months to visit Dublin. The weather tends to be wet and cold (more info below).
3. Average temperatures
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in February is 5.3°C/41.54°F with rainfall of 48.8mm
4. Short days
Planning a trip to Ireland during this month requires some careful thought. The days are relatively short (at the start of the month the sun rises at 07:40 and sets at 17:37) so factor that into your Ireland itinerary
5. Plenty to do
We go into the various things to see and do in our guide to February in Dublin. There are some festivals in Ireland running in this month and there’s endless things to do in Dublin to choose from.
The average temperature in Dublin in February
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in February is 5.3°C/41.54°F with rainfall of 48.8mm.
In the graphic above, you’ll see a comparison of the average temps in Dublin across the year (incase you’re debating visiting during a different month).
Please note that all of the Dublin in February weather data is via Met Eireann – the Irish Meteorological Service.
A comparison of February weather in Dublin in recent years
| County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 6.7°C/44.06°F | 6.2°C/43.16°F | 5.8°C/42.44°F |
| Galway | 7.0°C/44.6°F | 6.2°C/43.16°F | 5.8°C/43.25°F |
| Cork | 8.2°C/46.76°F | 6.9°C/44.42°F | 7.2°C/44.96°F |
| Kerry | 8.6°C/47.48°F | 7.7°C/45.86°F | 7.6°C/45.68°F |
As you can see, the average temperature in Dublin in February remains relatively consistent across different years and in various counties.
Rain in Dublin in February
| County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 88.5 | 55.0 | 130.4 |
| Galway | 143.1 | 113.4 | 248.5 |
| Cork | 90.0 | 157.6 | 143.5 |
| Kerry | 145.6 | 228.2 | 237.6 |
The LTA (Long Term Average) rainfall in Dublin in February measures at 48.8mm If you look at the table above, you’ll see that the counties on the west coast get an awful lot more rain than those on the east coast.
FAQs about the weather in Dublin in February
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Does it rain in Dublin in February?’ to ‘Does it ever snow?’.
In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
What is the weather like in Dublin in February?
The weather in Dublin in February tends to be cold, wet and windy with average highs of 8°C/46.4°F and average lows of 2°C/35.6°F.
How cold is it in Dublin in February?
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in February is 5.3°C/41.54°F with rainfall of 48.8mm.
Will there be snow in Dublin in February?
January and February are statistically the two months of the year that snow is most likely to fall. Keep in mind that much of the snow that falls in Dublin is on elevated grounds.
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent most of the last 10 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 30 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.