Best Time to Visit
🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
9°
4°
Poor
Feb
9°
4°
Fair
Mar
10°
5°
Good
Apr
12°
6°
Good
May
15°
9°
Great
Jun
17°
11°
Great
Jul
19°
13°
Great
Aug
18°
13°
Great
Sep
17°
11°
Great
Oct
14°
9°
Good
Nov
11°
7°
Fair
Dec
9°
5°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 4°C | 13 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 9°C | 4°C | 11 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 10°C | 5°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 12°C | 6°C | 13 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 15°C | 9°C | 13 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 17°C | 11°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 19°C | 13°C | 12 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 18°C | 13°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 17°C | 11°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 14°C | 9°C | 13 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 11°C | 7°C | 13 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 9°C | 5°C | 13 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 12°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 18°C high, 12°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 9°C high, 4°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
The least favorable time to visit Cork is January and December. During this period, you can expect cold weather, frequent rain.
January
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
December
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
February
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Cork during the best travel months (June, July, August), when temperatures range from 12°C to 18°C:
Cork has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 19°C, while the coldest month is December at just 9°C. Annual rainfall averages 890mm across approximately 146 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Low °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| Rain Days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 82 | 67 | 65 | 72 | 69 | 66 | 70 | 72 | 66 | 88 | 85 | 88 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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