Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Cork
Over the course of the year, Cork in County Cork, Ireland, experiences 1002 mm of rain across 212 days. On this page, you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
October is usually the wettest with 102 mm of rain over 19 rainy days, whereas May averages 72 mm during its 17 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Cork's average annual precipitation falls over 212 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.
In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.
In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.
Rain Facts From Around the Globe
Let’s explore more fascinating precipitation records:
- Tutunendo, Colombia, gets about 340 days of rain every year, which arguably makes it the wettest place in the world.
- On Réunion Island, a tropical cyclone generated 1825 mm in just 24 hours.
- Singapore receives thunder on 167 days in the year and is considered one of the most thunderous cities in the world.
- The smallest drops that fall are called drizzle drops, and they have a diameter of 0.5 mm.
- Some heavy storms generate "diamond dust," which consists of very small ice crystals that float in the air.
For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Cork, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.