County Cork weather in October
Are you planning a trip to County Cork in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in County Cork in October?
County Cork is a region in Ireland. October in County Cork generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Cork.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dún ar Aill with an average of 90 mm to high rainfall in Allihies with 158 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Cork. The city Cork usually sees around 92 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at October's conditions in County Cork, see the map below. For a more detailed look at County Cork's yearly weather, check out our County Cork climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in County Cork?
Cork
In October Cork generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kinsale
In October Kinsale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Blarney
In October Blarney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Clonakilty
In October Clonakilty generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Skibbereen
In October Skibbereen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in County Cork, in Ireland.
Is October the best time to visit County Cork?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit County Cork due to the typically unpleasant weather in Cork.
On average, the best time to visit County Cork is in July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Cork. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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