Best Time to Visit Cork
Ireland · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cork are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Cork sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 19°C, and its coolest in January (around 8°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1239mm — December is typically the wettest month (~137mm) and May the driest (~81mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to January — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
May is the sunniest month, with about 191 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 3°C | 131mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 9° / 3°C | 97mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 10° / 4°C | 92mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 12° / 5°C | 87mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 15° / 8°C | 81mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 17° / 10°C | 83mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 19° / 12°C | 87mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 18° / 12°C | 95mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 17° / 10°C | 92mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 13° / 8°C | 131mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 10° / 5°C | 127mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 9° / 4°C | 137mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Cork?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cork are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Cork?
- July is typically the hottest month in Cork, with average daytime highs around 19°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Cork?
- December is usually the wettest month, with around 137mm of precipitation.