Cork weather in October (County Cork, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Cork in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Cork generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Cork in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 92 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cork climate page with graphs.

 

Cork, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 92 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Ireland in October

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cork in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cork.

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