Best time to cruise · No regular sailings
British Isles cruises in February
Still no cruises. Six Nations rugby fills pubs in Dublin and Edinburgh on match weekends, snowdrops carpet estate gardens and Ireland marks St. Brigid’s Day at the start of the month. Weather is cold, wet and windy, with highs in the mid-40s °F (7–8°C).
- No regular sailings
- Avg high 46°F
- 10 hrs daylight
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British Isles in February: No regular sailings
Still no cruises. Six Nations rugby fills pubs in Dublin and Edinburgh on match weekends, snowdrops carpet estate gardens and Ireland marks St. Brigid’s Day at the start of the month. Weather is cold, wet and windy, with highs in the mid-40s °F (7–8°C).
Across British Isles cruise ports, February brings average highs around 46°F (8°C) and lows near 40°F, with about 3.6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 10 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- No regular sailings
- Season
- May to September; a few sailings in April and October
- Average high / low
- 46°F / 40°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 3.6 in
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 10 to 14 nights round trip; 7-night Scotland or Ireland sailings also run
How February compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: No regular sailings
- Apr: Shoulder season
- May: Good time to go
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Shoulder season
- Nov: No regular sailings
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
British Isles weather in February
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 468 | 468 | 489 | 5111 | 5714 | 6116 | 6418 | 6418 | 6116 | 5613 | 5110 | 489 |
| Low °F (°C) | 404 | 404 | 405 | 426 | 478 | 5211 | 5513 | 5513 | 5312 | 4910 | 457 | 426 |
| Rain in (mm) | 4.1104 | 3.692 | 3.588 | 2.358 | 2.667 | 2.769 | 3.486 | 3.692 | 3.794 | 4.5114 | 4.3109 | 4.9125 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
February weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh (Leith & South Queensferry) | 45°F | 37°F | 2.7 in | 10 h |
| Dublin | 47°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 10 h |
| Belfast | 46°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 10 h |
| Greenock (for Glasgow) | 45°F | 38°F | 5.4 in | 10 h |
| Invergordon (for Inverness & Loch Ness) | 43°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 9 h |
| Kirkwall, Orkney | 44°F | 41°F | 3.7 in | 9 h |
| Cobh (for Cork) | 49°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 10 h |
| Liverpool | 46°F | 39°F | 3.4 in | 10 h |
| Portree, Isle of Skye | 45°F | 41°F | 5.6 in | 9 h |
| Lerwick, Shetland | 44°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 9 h |
| St Peter Port, Guernsey | 50°F | 47°F | 3.1 in | 10 h |
| Southampton (London) | 48°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 10 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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British Isles in February: FAQs
Is February a good time to cruise British Isles?
Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. Still no cruises. Six Nations rugby fills pubs in Dublin and Edinburgh on match weekends, snowdrops carpet estate gardens and Ireland marks St. Brigid’s Day at the start of the month. Weather is cold, wet and windy, with highs in the mid-40s °F (7–8°C).
What is the weather like on a British Isles cruise in February?
Across British Isles cruise ports, February brings average highs around 46°F (8°C) and lows near 40°F, with about 3.6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
When is the best time to cruise British Isles?
May to September; a few sailings in April and October. The best months are usually June, July, August.
Where else can I cruise in February?
February is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Hawaii.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.