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County Cork Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in County Cork, Ireland in January.

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Considering a trip to County Cork, Ireland this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in County Cork in January

County Cork, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in County Cork generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Cork. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in County Cork, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fermoy with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Allihies with 171 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Cork gets roughly 57 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore County Cork by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in County Cork — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cork)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in County Cork in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across County Cork.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in County Cork

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in County Cork, Ireland?

Temperature range in County Cork (January)

Precipitation variation in County Cork (January)

Cork

In January Cork generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
57 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Kinsale

In January Kinsale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
57 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kinsale →

Blarney

In January Blarney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
57 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Blarney →

Clonakilty

In January Clonakilty generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
57 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Clonakilty →

Skibbereen

In January Skibbereen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
57 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in County Cork, in Ireland.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in County Cork in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cork 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Kinsale 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Blarney 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Clonakilty 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Skibbereen 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Baltimore 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

County Cork weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in County Cork, Ireland in January?

In January, County Cork, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Cork sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in County Cork, Ireland in January?

Cork averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does County Cork, Ireland get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Cork averages just 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for County Cork, Ireland.

Is January a Good Time to Visit County Cork, Ireland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to County Cork, Ireland with often poor weather in Cork.

On average, the best time to visit County Cork, Ireland is in July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Cork. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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