The weather in Ireland 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 Ireland, it’s unpredictable to an extent.
The average temperature in Ireland in February brings average highs of 8°C/46.4°F and average lows of 2°C/35.6°F
Below, you’ll discover everything you know, from snow in February in Ireland to lots more.
Some quick info about the weather in Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland. The weather tends to be wet and cold (more info below).
3. Average temperatures
The average temperature in Ireland in February sees average highs of 8°C/46.4°F and average lows of 2°C/35.6°F.
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 Ireland. There are some festivals in Ireland running in this month and there’s endless things to do in Ireland to choose from.
The average temperature in Ireland in February
The average temperature in Ireland during February is generally cool, as you’ll notice in the graphic above. There are average highs of 8°C/46.4°F and average lows of 2°C/35.6°F.
It is important to note that these temperature ranges can vary considerably from year to year.
Below, you’ll find a comparative analysis of recent years that uses data from various weather stations.
Please note that all of the Ireland in February weather data is via Met Eireann – the Irish Meteorological Service.
A comparison of February weather in Ireland 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 |
The table above offers a look into the average temperature in Dublin in February along with Galway, Cork, and Kerry over the past few years.
As you can see, the average temperature in Ireland in February remains relatively consistent across different years and in various counties.
Rain in Ireland 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 |
We get asked ‘Does in rain in Ireland in February?’ quite a bit. The answer is yes, yes it does (see our guide on what to wear in Ireland in February).
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.
Weather in Dublin in February
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The weather in Dublin in February tends to be fairly similar to the weather in many other parts of the country (flick back up to the tables above to compare).
For example, last year, in 2022, the average temperature in Dublin in February was 6.7°C/44.06°F.
When we look at the rainy weather in Dublin in February last year, the capital recorded 34.6mm.
Learn more about visiting the capital during this month in our guide to Dublin in February.
FAQs about the weather in Ireland in February
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Does it rain in Ireland 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 Ireland in February?
The weather in Ireland 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 Ireland in February?
The average temperature in Ireland in February is cool (average highs of 8°C/46.4°F and average lows of 2°C/35.6°F).
Will there be snow in Ireland 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 Ireland 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.