Cork Weather by Month
Twelve months of Cork, Ireland weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Cork's warmest month is July (average high 19°C (66.2°F)) and the coolest is January (8.5°C (47.3°F)). The most rain falls in October (about 114 mm), and April is the driest (about 73 mm). June is the sunniest, with about 10.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Cork
Ranked within Cork's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Cork month by month
January
FairHigh 8.5°C (47.3°F)
Low 3.9°C (39°F)
- Rainfall
- 89 mm (3.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 4.2 h sunshine / day
February
FairHigh 9°C (48.2°F)
Low 4.2°C (39.6°F)
- Rainfall
- 86 mm (3.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h sunshine / day
March
FairHigh 10.1°C (50.2°F)
Low 4.3°C (39.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 81 mm (3.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 7 h sunshine / day
April
GoodHigh 12.4°C (54.3°F)
Low 6°C (42.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 73 mm (2.9 in)
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h sunshine / day
May
GoodHigh 15°C (59°F)
Low 8.5°C (47.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 77 mm (3 in)
- Rainy days
- 14 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h sunshine / day
June
GoodHigh 17.5°C (63.5°F)
Low 11.1°C (52°F)
- Rainfall
- 76 mm (3 in)
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h sunshine / day
July
GoodHigh 19°C (66.2°F)
Low 12.8°C (55°F)
- Rainfall
- 84 mm (3.3 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h sunshine / day
August
GoodHigh 18.5°C (65.3°F)
Low 12.7°C (54.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 80 mm (3.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h sunshine / day
September
GoodHigh 16.8°C (62.2°F)
Low 11.2°C (52.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 79 mm (3.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h sunshine / day
October
GoodHigh 14°C (57.2°F)
Low 9.3°C (48.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 114 mm (4.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 5.6 h sunshine / day
November
FairHigh 10.7°C (51.3°F)
Low 6.2°C (43.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 101 mm (4 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 4.6 h sunshine / day
December
FairHigh 9.1°C (48.4°F)
Low 4.9°C (40.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 106 mm (4.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 14 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 3.4 h sunshine / day
Cork Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
19°C (66.2°F)
Hottest month avg high
8.5°C (47.3°F)
Coolest month avg high
114mm
Wettest month avg
73mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.5°C (47.3°F) | 3.9°C (39°F) | 88.5mm | 13 | 4.2h |
| Feb | 9°C (48.2°F) | 4.2°C (39.6°F) | 85.7mm | 12 | 5.2h |
| Mar | 10.1°C (50.2°F) | 4.3°C (39.7°F) | 81.2mm | 13 | 7h |
| Apr | 12.4°C (54.3°F) | 6°C (42.8°F) | 72.8mm | 12 | 9.2h |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 8.5°C (47.3°F) | 77.2mm | 14 | 10.1h |
| Jun | 17.5°C (63.5°F) | 11.1°C (52°F) | 75.6mm | 12 | 10.6h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Cork's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light rain jacket for the wettest months.
Warm Layers
A warm jacket or fleece for chilly mornings and evenings.
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