Cork weather in January
January in Cork: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Cork · #600 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Cork climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Rainfall | 52 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.4 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 cm / 0.4 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Cork?
- January in Cork: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Cork on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Cork in January?
- In January, Cork averages a daily high of 8.8°C and a low of 4.7°C, with about 52.3 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cork in January?
- Cork has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Cork in January?
- Cork sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in January.