Best time to visit Cork

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When is the best time to visit Cork?

The best time to visit Cork is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Cork8
    Jan
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Cork8
    Feb
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Cork10
    Mar
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Cork12
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Cork14
    May
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Cork17
    Jun
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Cork19
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Cork18
    Aug
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Cork16
    Sep
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Cork14
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Cork10
    Nov
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Cork9
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Cork?

The hottest time of year in Cork is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Which month has the most rain in Cork?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Cork with 120mm on average. There are normally 20 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cork?

The sunniest time of year in Cork is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 38% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Cork?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cork in August when the water temperature reaches 16°C.

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The weather guide for Ireland (Cork) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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