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Connemara in February
This is the coldest month in Connemara: highs average 47°F (8°C) and lows 42°F (6°C), with about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 43/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (112 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (6°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (112 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 87%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 14 mph (6.4 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 40/100 in January to 43/100.
- Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 14 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Connemara in February
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Guys Seafood Bar
Busy pub kitchen for chowder, crab claws and mussels.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 47°F.
Lowry's Bar
Music and whiskey bar with a long Irish whiskey list and trad sessions.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Mitchell's Restaurant
Seafood restaurant with open fires; fish arrives daily from local boats.
Why now A cozy break on a 47°F day.
Dog's Bay
White shell-sand beach curving around a narrow headland near Roundstone.
Connemara National Park
Moorland park with free trails; Diamond Hill gives views to the islands.
Nearby in February
- Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in February~42 mi · highs 47°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Galway in February~42 mi · highs 46°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Dublin in February~155 mi · highs 46°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Fort William in February~301 mi · highs 42°F, 5.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Connemara in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Connemara?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain. Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Connemara in February?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Connemara in February?
Some: about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 55.1 in (1400 mm).
What should I pack for Connemara in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 14 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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