01Weather
Dublin weather in February
Afternoons in February average 9.8 °C (50 °F) and nights cool to 3.4 °C (38 °F). The month brings about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over roughly 13 days. Compared with January it is 1.3 °C warmer; March is 1.5 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical February | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 14 °C / 56 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 6 °C / 43 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -1 °C / 31 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 4.2 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 43 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest February day 2016–2025 | 16.6 °C / -3.3 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | 08:09 | 17:07 | 9.0 h |
| 15 February | 07:42 | 17:35 | 9.9 h |
| 28 February | 07:14 | 18:00 | 10.8 h |
Daylight grows by about 108 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Dublin).
03Crowds
How busy Dublin is in February
quiet The main sights are quiet in February. What drives it:
- Six Nations rugby weekends
- Dublin International Film Festival
- Valentine's weekend
04Public holidays
Public holidays in February 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2027 | Saint Brigid's Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Dublin in February
Every year in February
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin International Film Festival | late February to early March | culture |
| Six Nations rugby | February to March, Aviva Stadium home games | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for Dublin in February
- a winter coat, gloves and a hat
- thermal layer for early mornings
- waterproof shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
February is cold and wet, with afternoons around 9 °C, and the first Six Nations home games at the Aviva Stadium turn the city green on match weekends, with hotels near Lansdowne Road booked out. St Brigid's Day, the first Monday of February, is a public holiday. The film festival opens late in the month. Daylight grows quickly, past five thirty by month-end. Away from rugby weekends, it remains one of the best-value months.
Rain falls on about ten days. The Chinese New Year festival brings events to the city centre. The Dublin Mountains are often snow-dusted and visible from the quays. The Irish Museum of Modern Art and the Chester Beatty are the quiet afternoons. For St Patrick's Festival and the week when prices double, see March.
09Compare
Dublin month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 3 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 10 °C | 3 °C | 13 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 12 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| April | 13 °C | 5 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 17 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 19 °C | 11 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| July | 21 °C | 12 °C | 13 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 20 °C | 12 °C | 14 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 18 °C | 10 °C | 13 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 15 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 11 °C | 5 °C | 14 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 9 °C | 4 °C | 14 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about February? See the best time to visit Dublin.
10Elsewhere
February in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in February | 9 °C | 11 |
| Amsterdam in February | 8 °C | 12 |
| Paris in February | 10 °C | 11 |
| Copenhagen in February | 5 °C | – |
| Prague in February | 7 °C | 7 |
| Barcelona in February | 16 °C | 4 |
11FAQ
Dublin in February: your questions
Is February a good time to visit Dublin?
February is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Dublin. Daytime highs average 10 °C (50 °F), rain falls on about 13 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Dublin in February?
Expect cold days around 10 °C (50 °F) and nights near 3 °C (38 °F). One February in ten brings afternoons above 14 °C, and one in ten stays below 6 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Dublin in February?
February brings about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over roughly 13 days, which is showery by Dublin standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 43 percent.
What should I wear in Dublin in February?
Pack a winter coat, gloves and a hat, thermal layer for early mornings, waterproof shoes.
Is Dublin crowded in February?
The main sights are quiet in February. Main drivers: Six Nations rugby weekends; Dublin International Film Festival; Valentine's weekend.
What time does it get dark in Dublin in February?
Around the middle of February the sun sets at about 17:35 and rises at 07:42, giving 9.9 hours of daylight.