Cóbh

City in Ireland

Cóbh
Photo: Ralph Rawlinson, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cóbh is a town in Ireland located 216 kilometers from Dublin. With a population of 12,347 as of 2011, this coastal destination features historical sites and wildlife attractions.

What to see

The town is home to St Colman's Cathedral, a prominent local landmark. Visitors can also travel to the nearby Spike Island, County Cork, or spend time at Fota Wildlife Park.

When to go

The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 18 °C. These months also see rain on about 16 to 18 days. The coldest months are January, February, and December, when daily highs reach between 8 °C and 9 °C. April is the driest month, with 72 mm of rain over about 12 days, while December experiences the most frequent rain, occurring on about 21 days.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Cork International Airport, located 13 kilometers away.

Top sights in Cóbh

  1. Spike Island, County CorkSpike Island, County Cork
  2. St Colman's Cathedral, CobhSt Colman's Cathedral, Cobh
  3. Fota Wildlife ParkFota Wildlife Park

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C981011141618181613119
Average low, °C55679121414121076
Rainfall, mm1168690728080778890124110120
Rainy days181718121414161814161921

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Cóbh (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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