Weather radar Cork
Real-time precipitation radar · Munster · Ireland
Cork climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Cork shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 8.6° | 10.2° | 11.1° | 13° | 16.1° | 18.2° | 19.6° | 19.7° | 17.4° | 14.7° | 11.6° | 9.7° |
| Avg low (°C) | 3.6° | 5.7° | 5.4° | 6.4° | 9° | 11.4° | 13.2° | 13.2° | 11.4° | 9.9° | 7.1° | 5.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 91 | 86 | 60 | 72 | 49 | 71 | 51 | 98 | 139 | 79 | 84 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 |
| Sunshine hours | 133 | 140 | 218 | 276 | 328 | 314 | 301 | 302 | 224 | 173 | 131 | 106 |
| Humidity | 88% | 86% | 83% | 79% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 81% | 84% | 88% | 89% | 88% |
Best time to visit Cork
The best time to visit Cork is typically June. In this month the average high is 18.2°C, precipitation is 49 mm and sunshine duration is 314 hours. The annual average high is 14.2°C, total annual precipitation is 950 mm (155 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2646 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cork
How up to date is the weather radar for Cork?
The weather radar for Cork is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Cork?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Cork: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Cork?
The thunderstorm potential for Cork is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Cork.
What is the climate like in Cork?
Cork has an annual average high of 14.2°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 19.7°C), the coldest January (avg low 3.6°C). The wettest month is October with 139 mm, the driest June with 49 mm. Total annual precipitation is 950 mm (155 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2646 hours.
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