Cork

County Cork Weather in September

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

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Cork Kinsale Blarney Clonakilty

Planning a getaway to County Cork, Ireland this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in County Cork in September

County Cork, Ireland is a region in Ireland. September in County Cork generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Cork.

For a closer look at conditions across County Cork, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cobh with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Allihies with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Cork gets approximately 128 hours of sunlight in September, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in County Cork in September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in County Cork, Ireland?

Temperature range in County Cork (September)

Precipitation variation in County Cork (September)

Cork

In September Cork generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
128 hours
92 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cork →

Kinsale

In September Kinsale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
128 hours
92 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Kinsale →

Blarney

In September Blarney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
128 hours
92 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Blarney →

Clonakilty

In September Clonakilty generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
128 hours
92 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Clonakilty →

Skibbereen

In September Skibbereen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
128 hours
92 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Skibbereen →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in County Cork, in Ireland.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cork 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Kinsale 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Blarney 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Clonakilty 17°C (63°F) 12°C (54°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Skibbereen 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Baltimore 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

County Cork weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across County Cork, Ireland in September. The popular destination of Cork averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

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

In Cork, the average daytime high in September is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

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

Not particularly. Cork averages just 77 mm (3 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for County Cork, Ireland.

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

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit County Cork, Ireland with overall pleasant weather in Cork. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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