Cork weather in December

Cork, Ireland
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December in Cork: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Cork · #646 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 59/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cork climate normals — December

Daytime high9°C / 49°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low6°C / 42°F
Rainfall91 mm / 3.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point5°C / 41°F
Sunshine3.7 h/day
Daylight7.9 h
Wind23 km/h / 14 mph
Snowfall0.1 cm / 0 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

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

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Cork in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Cork?
December in Cork: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Cork on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
What is the weather like in Cork in December?
In December, Cork averages a daily high of 9.2°C and a low of 5.5°C, with about 91 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cork in December?
Cork has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.

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