Cork Weather Forecast
Cork weather: 52°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Cork?
Yes - rain is likely in Cork today.
A 69% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Thu and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,4 in against a typical 1,6 in).
16-day forecast for Cork
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 49° | 69% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 53° | 14% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 53° | 71% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 56° | 88% · 1,0 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light rain | 57° / 53° | 28% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 46° | 9% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 44° | 6% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 51° | 6% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 48° | 7% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 49° | 22% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 48° | 35% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 43° | 38% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 43° | 34% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 40° | 31% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Cork
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is in line with the 57°F typical for this month.
A 69% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 37 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 - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 37 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 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 52°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 68% and wind is 13 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+00:00). The local time is 6:00 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 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
