Cookstown Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Cookstown is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Cookstown has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1004 mm (40 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Cookstown enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 94 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation, while in March, Cookstown receives about 73 mm (2.9 in). For more details, please visit our Cookstown Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Cookstown can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 91%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 86%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year