Cork
City in Ireland
Cork is a city in Ireland with a population of about 222,000. It is located 220 kilometers from Dublin and offers visitors historical landmarks and religious sites.
What to see
The city features several notable architectural and historic sites. You can visit Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and the Holy Trinity Church. For views and history, the Church of St Anne in Shandon and Elizabeth Fort are available. Other points of interest include the Crawford Art Gallery and Barryscourt Castle.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 18 °C. These months also see rain on 18 to 19 days. If you prefer milder weather, May and June offer highs of 14 °C to 16 °C with rain on about 15 days. Winter months, particularly December, are the wettest and coldest, with highs around 9 °C and rain occurring on about 22 days.
Getting there
Cork International Airport is the closest airport, located 7 kilometers from the city. The city is 220 kilometers from Dublin.
Top sights in Cork
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 129 | 95 | 98 | 76 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 89 | 94 | 131 | 119 | 132 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Cork (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Barryscourt Castle
- Crawford Art Gallery
- Holy Trinity Church, Cork