County in Ireland

County Cork Travel Guide

County Cork travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 58°F now🕔 3:55 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 585.000

Summary

County Cork is a county in Ireland. County Cork is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 585.000.

Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in County Cork with overcast. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 55°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit County 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 6.5°F above the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in County Cork today at 9.5/10. Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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

Map of County 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)

Weather in County Cork right now

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58°F
Overcast · feels like 58°F
Humidity94%
Wind5 mph SSW
Gusts11 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover97%
Pressure1020 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 19 mi
Air quality34 · Good
Sunrise7:36 AM
Sunset7:09 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 69%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:55 AM, Oct 2 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 63° / 47°

Overcast · 12% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

☁️ 65° / 57°

Overcast · 8% rain · wind 13 mph

Quick facts about County Cork

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates51°53′54.6″N 8°28′32.2″W (51.8985, -8.4756)
Population585.000
Local time3:55 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in County Cork

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Cork.

Best time to visit County Cork

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 35 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near County Cork

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB140 miDublin

Cities in County Cork

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Explore County Cork

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Cork?

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

What is the weather like in County Cork right now?

It is currently 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Cork?

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

What time zone is County Cork in?

County Cork observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:55 AM.

How many people live in County Cork?

County Cork has a population of approximately 585.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Cork?

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

What are the top things to do in County Cork?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.

What places are in County Cork?

County Cork covers 1 places in this atlas, including Cork.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - 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 October 2, 2026 at 3:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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