Cork weather in February (County Cork, Ireland)

Curious about the February weather in Cork? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Cork generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C. On average, February has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Cork in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 69 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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 in February and which places have the best weather 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 Cork in February?

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 in February.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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