Cork weather in October

Cork, Ireland
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October in Cork: cool, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.

#8 of 12 months in Cork · #646 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 70/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cork climate normals — October

Daytime high14°C / 57°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Rainfall136 mm / 5.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days19 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 51°F
Sunshine5.9 h/day
Daylight10.6 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)30🍃 good

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

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Cork in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Cork?
October in Cork: cool, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Cork on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
What is the weather like in Cork in October?
In October, Cork averages a daily high of 14.1°C and a low of 9.9°C, with about 135.8 mm of rain over roughly 18.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cork in October?
Cork has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.

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