Cork weather in August

Cork, Ireland
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August in Cork: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Cork · #213 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cork climate normals — August

Daytime high19°C / 67°F😎 nice
Nighttime low14°C / 57°F
Rainfall89 mm / 3.5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point13°C / 55°F
Sunshine9.6 h/day
Daylight14.6 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cork in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Cork?
August in Cork: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Cork on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Cork in August?
In August, Cork averages a daily high of 19.2°C and a low of 13.7°C, with about 88.6 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cork in August?
Cork has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in August.

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