When is the best time to go to Cork
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cork, Ireland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Cork
Cork weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cork are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 118mm | 2hrs | 9.7hrs | 10°C |
The climate in Cork during January can be summarized as cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cork for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Cork and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Cork with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 93mm | 2.6hrs | 11.1hrs | 10°C |
February in Cork is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cork for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Cork and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cork with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 87mm | 3.9hrs | 12.9hrs | 10°C |
The weather in March in Cork is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cork.
March is in the spring in Cork and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cork with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 61mm | 5.7hrs | 15hrs | 10°C |
Cork's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cork, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Cork and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cork with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 74mm | 6.6hrs | 17hrs | 12°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Cork and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cork, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Cork and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cork with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 61mm | 6.2hrs | 9.7hrs | 14°C |
The climate in Cork during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cork, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Cork and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cork with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 64mm | 5.9hrs | 11.1hrs | 16°C |
July in Cork is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cork, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Cork and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cork with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 84mm | 5.5hrs | 12.9hrs | 17°C |
The weather in August in Cork is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cork, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Cork and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cork with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 96mm | 4.5hrs | 15hrs | 16°C |
Cork's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cork, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Cork and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cork with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 105mm | 3.2hrs | 17hrs | 14°C |
October is a damp month in Cork and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cork.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cork and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cork with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 101mm | 2.5hrs | 9.7hrs | 12°C |
The climate in Cork during November can be summarized as cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cork for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Cork and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cork with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 120mm | 1.9hrs | 11.1hrs | 11°C |
December in Cork is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cork for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Cork and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cork with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Cork weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 61mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 8.1°C 46.6°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 120mm 4.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
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