If you plan to visit Cork in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +46°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 72 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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+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cork has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Cork in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cork for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°F.
Is Cork warm or cold in February?
Cork 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 +39°F to +39°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Cork, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Cork in February
Cork weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+46°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+23°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+55°F
+57°F
+63°F
Rainfall
80 mm
72 mm
73 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
88%
86%
84%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
11
11
11
Rainy days
18
16
18
Snowy days
1
1
1
February often has better weather than 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 80 mm to 72 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 86%.Winds are stronger in comparison to January, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.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 Cork in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Cork is gradually decreasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Cork based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 14% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 11 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain.Cork is amazing in February with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cork wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Cork?
This is the weather in Cork in February 2023:
1 February
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+50°F
2 February
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+51°F
3 February
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+51°F
4 February
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+51°F
5 February
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+48°F
6 February
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+48°F
7 February
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+49°F
8 February
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+48°F
9 February
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+46°F
10 February
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+51°F
11 February
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+49°F
12 February
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+48°F
13 February
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+50°F
14 February
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+53°F
15 February
🌧️
+51°F
16 February
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+54°F
17 February
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+54°F
18 February
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+52°F
19 February
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+52°F
20 February
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+52°F
21 February
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+49°F
22 February
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+44°F
23 February
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+47°F
24 February
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+49°F
25 February
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+45°F
26 February
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+45°F
27 February
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+44°F
28 February
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+47°F
In February 2023 Cork had 0 sunny days, 27 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cork climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cork in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+56°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 711 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 1168 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cork in February:
Is February a good time to visit Cork?
It’s always a good time to visit Cork, 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 Cork in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Cork rainy in February?
Cork 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 Cork in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cork 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 Cork, 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.