Cork
Decide whether to visit or live in Cork, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Cork?
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cork month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cork are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 18–20°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 20°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and October the wettest (about 146 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 3.4 | 95 | 4.0 |
| February | 9.4 | 4.2 | 115 | 4.9 |
| March | 10.3 | 4.0 | 106 | 6.3 |
| April | 12.3 | 5.5 | 91 | 8.4 |
| May | 15.6 | 8.2 | 77 | 10.0 |
| June | 17.9 | 10.8 | 72 | 9.9 |
| July | 19.5 | 12.4 | 81 | 9.5 |
| August | 19.1 | 12.3 | 92 | 9.1 |
| September | 16.9 | 10.5 | 106 | 7.2 |
| October | 13.8 | 8.5 | 146 | 5.5 |
| November | 10.6 | 5.8 | 111 | 4.2 |
| December | 9.3 | 4.8 | 120 | 3.2 |
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People and places shaping Cork
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Research updated Saturday, October 17, 2026Past and future events in Cork
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Previously
- Election of Damian Boylan as Lord Mayor of Cork
Damian Boylan was elected the new Lord Mayor of Cork at the Annual Meeting of Cork City Council on June 20, 2026.
- Election of Bernard Moynihan as Mayor of the County of Cork
Councillor Bernard Moynihan was elected as the new Mayor of the County of Cork on June 27, 2026.
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01 · OverviewCork, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Cork took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Cork
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Cork
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Cork
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Cork
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Cork
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Cork
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cork
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cork located and what are its coordinates?
Cork is situated in Ireland at geographic coordinates 51.8980, -8.4706, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cork?
Cork has a recorded population of approximately 224,004 and observes the Europe/Dublin time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cork?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cork include EN-IE, GA-IE, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cork?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Cork, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.
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