Cork weather in February (County Cork, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Cork this February? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During February, Cork usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 10°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C. The temperatures in February are typically the coolest of the year.

Precipitation

Cork in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 69 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Cork. July, August and September generally stand out with 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 February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 69 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 25%  

Where to go in Ireland in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 9°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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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