City in County Cork

Cork Map

Interactive map of Cork with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 53°F now🕔 5:04 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 225.000

Summary

Cork is a city in County Cork. Cork is known for the English Market and harbour. It has a population of about 225.000.

Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Cork with mainly clear. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 52°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Cork is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 140 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Cork today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Cork

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 51°53′54.6″N 8°28′32.2″W (51.8985, -8.4756)

Quick facts about Cork

TypeCity
CountyCounty Cork
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates51°53′54.6″N 8°28′32.2″W (51.8985, -8.4756)
Population225.000
Known forthe English Market and harbour
Local time5:04 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Cork

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Killarney · 45 mi · roughly 1 h driving
  • Limerick · 53 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
  • Waterford · 63 mi · roughly 1.5 h driving
  • Kilkenny · 74 mi · roughly 1.7 h driving
  • Dingle · 78 mi · roughly 1.8 h driving
  • Doolin · 86 mi · roughly 2 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Cork

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB140 miDublin

Things to do in Cork

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cork.

Explore Cork

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cork?

Cork is a city in County Cork. Its coordinates are 51.8985, -8.4756. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Cork right now?

It is currently 53°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Cork?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Cork, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Cork in?

Cork observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 5:04 PM.

How many people live in Cork?

Cork has a population of approximately 225.000.

What is the nearest airport to Cork?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 140 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Cork?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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