County Cork Weather Forecast
County Cork weather: 53°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 53°F (12°C) in County 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 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 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 County 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.
Weather in County Cork right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:58 PM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for County Cork
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 52° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 53° | 36% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 63° / 57° | 58% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 53° | 80% · 0,4 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 55° | 92% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 55° | 61% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 56° | 33% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 53° | 61% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 57° | 45% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 30% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 54° | 39% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 54° | 49% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 58° | 43% · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 55° | 56% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in County Cork month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 36° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 41° | 5,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 41° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 44° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 48° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 52° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 55° | 1,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 67° | 55° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 51° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 57° | 48° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 42° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for County Cork
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Air quality and pollen in County Cork
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Weather by city in County Cork
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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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 53°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 3 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 4:58 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 4:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
