County Cork Weather Forecast
County Cork weather: 52°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
County Cork weather in February
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How County Cork compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against County Cork.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Tipperary | 42 mi | 50°F | 33°F cooler | 49 in |
| Killarney | 45 mi | 52°F | about the same | 58 in |
| County Kerry | 50 mi | 51°F | about the same | 58 in |
| Limerick | 53 mi | 51°F | about the same | 57 in |
| County Limerick | 53 mi | 51°F | about the same | 57 in |
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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 52°F (11°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 87% and wind is 4 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 10:20 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 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
