Best time to go to Cork Average weather of Cork, Ireland
When is the best time to go to Cork?
When is the best time to go to Cork? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Cork are June, August and September
- On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
- The coldest months are January, February and March
- The rainiest months are January, June, July, August, October, November and December
Annual weather in Cork
For full information about the climate and weather in Cork a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F/49°F | bad weather | Cork in january | ||
| February | 41°F/49°F | very bad weather | Cork in february | ||
| March | 41°F/50°F | very bad weather | Cork in march | ||
| April | 43°F/54°F | bad weather | Cork in april | ||
| May | 49°F/58°F | tolerable weather | Cork in may | ||
| June | 54°F/63°F | good weather | Cork in june | ||
| July | 58°F/67°F | tolerable weather | Cork in july | ||
| August | 56°F/65°F | good weather | Cork in august | ||
| September | 54°F/63°F | good weather | Cork in september | ||
| October | 50°F/58°F | tolerable weather | Cork in october | ||
| November | 47°F/52°F | bad weather | Cork in november | ||
| December | 43°F/49°F | bad weather | Cork in december |
Weather and climate in Cork
- Between january and april the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average.
- From may to october the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 50°F and you can expect to have 4.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between the months of november and december the climate is bad. The temperature rises to 49°F and it rains in december about 5.2in.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cork
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cork: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cork
Find out when Cork has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Cork
- Very low season in Cork
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November. - Low season in Cork
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, October and December. - High season in Cork
The number of visitors to Cork is high in: May, June and September. - Peak season in Cork
The largest number of tourists visiting Cork is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Cork month by month
Best time for low prices in Cork
Average prices of hotels in Cork month by month
Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cork. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Cork
A return flight between London and Cork is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 38 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 32 more for your airline ticket to Cork if you go in july.
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Average price of hiring a car in Cork
On average, it costs $ 50 per day to hire a car in Cork. This price varies by $ 38 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 31 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 68.
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