Best Time to Visit
🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
0°
-12°
Fair
Feb
4°
-8°
Fair
Mar
10°
-2°
Good
Apr
17°
5°
Great
May
21°
9°
Great
Jun
23°
11°
Great
Jul
21°
9°
Great
Aug
17°
5°
Great
Sep
10°
-2°
Good
Oct
4°
-8°
Fair
Nov
0°
-12°
Fair
Dec
-2°
-14°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -12°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 4°C | -8°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 10°C | -2°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 17°C | 5°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 21°C | 9°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 23°C | 11°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 21°C | 9°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 17°C | 5°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| September | 10°C | -2°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 4°C | -8°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| November | 0°C | -12°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | -2°C | -14°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 16°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 5°C high, -7°C low
Cool to cold at 5°C (41°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -7°C (19°F).
Avg: 1°C high, -11°C low
Cool to cold at 1°C (34°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -11°C (12°F).
The least favorable time to visit Cork is January and February. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
October
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
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 (April, August, May), when temperatures range from 6°C to 18°C:
Cork has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is June with highs of 23°C, while the coldest month is December at just -2°C. Annual rainfall averages 600mm across approximately 51 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 0 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 0 | -2 |
| Low °C | -12 | -8 | -2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | -2 | -8 | -12 | -14 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 30 |
| Sun h/day | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 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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