Cork weather in January (County Cork, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Cork in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Cork typically experiences 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. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Cork in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 57 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cork. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cork, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 57 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Ireland in January

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in January 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 January?

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 January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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