If you plan to visit Shannon in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 81 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shannon has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Shannon in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shannon for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +57°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°F.
Is Shannon warm or cold in February?
Shannon is typically chill in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +48°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 Shannon, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Shannon in February
Shannon weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+48°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+23°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+57°F
+59°F
+66°F
Rainfall
93 mm
81 mm
82 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
88%
85%
83%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
10
10
10
Rainy days
18
16
19
Snowy days
2
1
1
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +46°F to +48°F during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 93 mm to 81 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 85%.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 1 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Shannon in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Shannon is gradually decreasing during February, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Shannon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 25% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 17 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Shannon wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Shannon?
This is the weather in Shannon in February 2023:
1 February
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+50°F
2 February
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+52°F
3 February
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+53°F
4 February
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+51°F
5 February
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+49°F
6 February
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+50°F
7 February
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+51°F
8 February
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+50°F
9 February
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+47°F
10 February
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+52°F
11 February
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+50°F
12 February
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+50°F
13 February
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+53°F
14 February
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+57°F
15 February
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+51°F
16 February
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+55°F
17 February
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+55°F
18 February
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+53°F
19 February
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+54°F
20 February
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+54°F
21 February
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+53°F
22 February
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+46°F
23 February
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+48°F
24 February
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+50°F
25 February
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+47°F
26 February
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+47°F
27 February
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+46°F
28 February
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+46°F
In February 2023 Shannon had 3 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Shannon climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Shannon in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+53°F) and the highest in 2023 (+57°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 746 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 1263 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shannon in February:
Is February a good time to visit Shannon?
It’s always a good time to visit Shannon, 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 Shannon in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Shannon rainy in February?
Shannon 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 Shannon in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shannon in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Ireland
Check out the weather for other cities in Ireland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shannon, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.