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Best time to go to Cork

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Cork.
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When is the best time to visit Cork?

In general the best time to visit Cork is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - August.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Cork in different months

This is the average weather in Cork for each month based on historic data:

In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 200 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 95 mm in October.

January bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +39°F.

Climate in Cork

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cork for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+55°F+57°F+63°F+66°F+72°F+77°F+81°F+81°F+75°F+66°F+59°F+57°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+46°F+46°F+48°F+52°F+57°F+61°F+64°F+64°F+61°F+55°F+50°F+48°F
Minimum Temperature
+19°F+23°F+21°F+28°F+32°F+37°F+43°F+41°F+37°F+30°F+27°F+21°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
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Rain, mm
807273697669677370957788
Snow, mm
211000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
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Sunny Days
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Cloud Days
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Rainy Days
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Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cork during the whole year:
The hottest month in Cork is August with average maximum temperature going up to +64°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +39°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cork looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Cork is December with average humidity going up to 89%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 81%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cork during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 67 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 19 rainy days and 95 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Cork during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cork:

What is the hottest month in Cork?

The hottest month in Cork is August with average maximum temperature of +64°F.

What is the coldest month in Cork?

The coldest month in Cork is January with minimum temperatures of +39°F.

Is Cork worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Cork could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Cork?

if you're looking to visit Cork when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, December, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 67 mm of rain.

Other cities in Ireland

Check out the weather for other cities in Ireland.

Monthly weather in Cork

Source of the data

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.