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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 16/100

Cork in February

Poor · 16/100Beach 9/100
High / low9° / 4°daily averages
Precipitation90 mm15 wet days
Sea9°surface temperature
51.90° N, 8.47° WElevation 10 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
When to goCork · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec16February
Best timeJun–Aug
February: high / low9° / 4°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Cork averages daytime highs of 9° and night-time lows of 4° — cold weather by day. Expect around 90 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 52%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 1.4°. The sea averages 9°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 16/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Cork. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:50 and sets at 17:48 local time, giving 9 h 58 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 101 minutes over the month.

Why 16/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%63%

Beach score this month: 9/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Cork this month

Carrigtwohill
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Carrigtwohill

Munster · 14 km E
9°Feb high
15wet days
16score
Carrigtwohill
Glanmire
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Glanmire

Munster · 5.3 km E
9°Feb high
15wet days
16score
Glanmire
ivTop of the table

Ireland's best in February

Where to go in February
Dublin
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Dublin

Leinster
9°Feb high
16wet days
17score
Dublin
Bray
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Bray

Leinster
9°Feb high
16wet days
17score
Bray
Dún Laoghaire
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Dún Laoghaire

Leinster
9°Feb high
16wet days
17score
Dún Laoghaire
Galway
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Galway

Connacht
9°Feb high
16wet days
15score
Galway
·Questions

Cork in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Cork?

February scores 16/100 for Cork, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 9°C with 15 wet days.

How warm is Cork in February?

Daytime highs average 9°C and night-time lows 4°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Cork in February?

Cork receives about 90 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 15 days.

Can you swim in Cork in February?

The sea averages 9°C in February, cold for most swimmers.