Climate Insights for Cork Airport

The climate in Cork Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1044mm of precipitation falls per year. Cork Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cork Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Cork Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Cork Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1044mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 124mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 58mm. That's 66mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Cork Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Cork Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Cork Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Cork Airport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 69mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cork Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.