Cork weather in October (County Cork, Ireland)

How does the weather in Cork usually fare in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, Cork tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Cork in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 92 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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 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?

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.

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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