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Cork
Visit in June — score 51/100 · avg high 71°F · 21 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#3June
#1July
#2August
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 42° | 53° | 29° | 29 | 116 | 8.0h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 18 | 42° | 53° | 30° | 24 | 96 | 9.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 22 | 43° | 55° | 31° | 23 | 92 | 11.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 41 | 47° | 61° | 33° | 18 | 72 | 13.6h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 45 | 52° | 67° | 38° | 21 | 83 | 15.4h | High | Average |
| June | 51 | 56° | 71° | 43° | 21 | 85 | 16.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 49 | 59° | 72° | 47° | 24 | 98 | 16.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 43 | 58° | 71° | 46° | 25 | 100 | 14.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 35 | 56° | 69° | 42° | 26 | 102 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| October | 27 | 51° | 62° | 38° | 31 | 141 | 10.3h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 18 | 46° | 57° | 32° | 30 | 132 | 8.5h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 12 | 43° | 54° | 31° | 31 | 140 | 7.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 36/100
- High
- 61°F
- Low
- 34°F
- Rain days
- 21/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Cork (March, April, May) brings average highs of 61°F and lows of 34°F, with about 21 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 36/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 45/100.
Summer
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 24/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Cork (June, July, August) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 45°F, with about 24 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.
Fall
- Score
- 27/100
- High
- 63°F
- Low
- 38°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Cork (September, October, November) brings average highs of 63°F and lows of 38°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 27/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 35/100.
Winter
- Score
- 14/100
- High
- 53°F
- Low
- 30°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Cork (December, January, February) brings average highs of 53°F and lows of 30°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 14/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 18/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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