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County Cork
County Cork
Munster, Ireland

Leap

Leap is a locality in Munster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 240. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population240
Local time03:49
51.58° N, 9.14° WElevation 46 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
The year in Leapweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month188mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Leap at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in July

Coolest month5°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

189 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

100 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 43 km

Weather in Leap

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 36 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°11°16.9 mm
Tue27 Oct13°10°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°12°1.4 mm
Thu29 Oct15°12°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°15.6 mm
Sat31 Oct13°10°
Sun1 Nov12°6°
Mon2 Nov12°6°
Tue3 Nov12°8°

When to go to Leap

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151517304154605953392415
High9°9°10°12°14°17°18°18°17°14°11°10°
Low5°5°5°6°9°11°13°12°11°9°7°6°
Rain (mm)189141136102103104100118130188171183
Wet days201616141715181815191820
Sea10°9°9°10°12°14°16°16°16°14°12°10°

What's on in Leap

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Leap

All monuments

Nature around Leap

Nature in Ireland

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Leap

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Leap

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Leap

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Leap?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Leap.
What is the hottest month in Leap?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Leap?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Leap?
January is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Leap?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in March at about 9°C.