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Belfast in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Belfast in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Belfast, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Belfast in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Belfast in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +46°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Belfast has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Belfast in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Belfast for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +48°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +32°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +50°F.

Is Belfast warm or cold in February?

Belfast is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Belfast, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Belfast in February

Belfast weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+46°F+46°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+19°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+59°F+64°F
Rainfall
75 mm66 mm67 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
85%82%80%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
201820
Rainy days
989
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +46°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 75 mm to 66 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Belfast in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Belfast is gradually decreasing during February, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Belfast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 101 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Belfast wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Belfast?

This is the weather in Belfast in February 2023:
1 February
☁️
+54°F
2 February
🌧️
+52°F
3 February
☁️
+53°F
4 February
☀️
+43°F
5 February
🌧️
+50°F
6 February
🌧️
+44°F
7 February
☁️
+53°F
8 February
☁️
+53°F
9 February
☁️
+46°F
10 February
☀️
+43°F
11 February
☁️
+46°F
12 February
🌧️
+52°F
13 February
🌧️
+46°F
14 February
🌧️
+46°F
15 February
🌧️
+46°F
16 February
🌧️
+55°F
17 February
☀️
+45°F
18 February
🌧️
+43°F
19 February
🌧️
+46°F
20 February
🌧️
+52°F
21 February
🌧️
+52°F
22 February
☀️
+52°F
23 February
☁️
+52°F
24 February
☀️
+41°F
25 February
☀️
+48°F
26 February
☁️
+50°F
27 February
☁️
+48°F
28 February
🌧️
+50°F
In February 2023 Belfast had 6 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Belfast climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Belfast in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+40°F) and the highest in 2019 (+52°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 200 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belfast in February:

Is February a good time to visit Belfast?

It’s always a good time to visit Belfast, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Belfast in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Belfast rainy in February?

Belfast is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Belfast in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Belfast in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Belfast

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Belfast, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.