Dublin vs Cork

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Dublin edges ahead as the better destination in October. Dublin offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Cork sees 6 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Dublin is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Cork is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dublin is the stronger choice in October.

Dublin reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cork averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Dublin receives approximately 78 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Cork sees 88 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Dublin the drier option by 1 rain day and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.