Cork Weather Forecast
Cork weather: 45°F, rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 45°F (7°C) in Cork with rain. It feels like 34°F. Today runs from 45°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.4/10 - marginal.
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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 4.1°F below the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cork today at 7.7/10. 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.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Cork
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Weather in Cork right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:47 AM, Oct 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for 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 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in 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° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 51° | 4,2 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 Cork
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Air quality and pollen in 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 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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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 45°F (7°C) with rain. Humidity is 89% and wind is 23 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 1:47 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 1:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
