Climate normals · 1970–2000
Cork Climate
Cork is a city in Ireland (M) with a population of about 224,004. Its average annual temperature is 10.2°C (50°F), with roughly 1104 mm of rain per year.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
1104
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Cork Climate
Cork has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 1104 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
1104
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 43° | 136 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 108 mm |
| March | 7° / 45° | 92 mm |
| April | 9° / 47° | 60 mm |
| May | 11° / 52° | 67 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 57 mm |
| July | 16° / 60° | 58 mm |
| August | 15° / 60° | 73 mm |
| September | 13° / 56° | 88 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 119 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 116 mm |
| December | 7° / 44° | 130 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cork
The most comfortable months to visit Cork are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 19°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Cork are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Cork, Ireland has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C and about 1104 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Cork average about 19°C (67°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.