County Cork Weather Forecast
County Cork weather: 46°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for County Cork
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 45° | 100% · 0,5 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 61° / 48° | 100% · 0,6 in | 19 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 47° | 24% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 47° | 80% · 0,8 in | 29 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 45° | 50% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 49° | 6% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 57° / 53° | 48% · 0,7 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 57° / 43° | 51% · 0,5 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 42° | 30% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 42° | 27% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 51° / 42° | 27% | 15 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 42° | 20% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 38° | 25% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 37° | 25% | 6 mph | 2 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 37°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 54°F against a October normal of 57°F - 35°F below.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (2,7 in against a typical 1,6 in).
What this means for County Cork
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 4.1°F below the 57°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 53 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 53 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 46°F (8°C) with light rain. Humidity is 87% and wind is 20 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 6:57 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 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 October 23, 2026 at 6:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
