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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Cork — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January6° / 43°136 mm
February6° / 43°108 mm
March7° / 45°92 mm
April9° / 47°60 mm
May11° / 52°67 mm
June14° / 57°57 mm
July16° / 60°58 mm
August15° / 60°73 mm
September13° / 56°88 mm
October11° / 51°119 mm
November8° / 46°116 mm
December7° / 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.