Cork in October
The weather in October
In October, Cork averages daytime highs of 14° and night-time lows of 8° — cool weather by day. Expect around 125 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 49%.
Days are 3° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 3.1°. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.
October scores 39/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th 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 07:58 and sets at 18:42 local time, giving 10 h 44 min of daylight. Days shorten by 116 minutes over the month.
Why 39/100?
How the score for October is builtBeach score this month: 10/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Cork in October
- Cork Jazz FestivalMusic festivalCork
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Cork this month
Glanmire
Ireland's best in October
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Cork in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Cork?
October scores 39/100 for Cork, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 14°C with 16 wet days.
How warm is Cork in October?
Daytime highs average 14°C and night-time lows 8°C in October.
Does it rain a lot in Cork in October?
Cork receives about 125 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 16 days.
Can you swim in Cork in October?
The sea averages 14°C in October, cold for most swimmers.