Cork weather in January (County Cork, Ireland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Cork this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, Cork usually 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, January offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 57 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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 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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