Cork in August

6.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
12Rainy days (69 mm)
14:26 hDaylight
06:25Sunrise · 20:51 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.6 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in August varies a lot between years (±5.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

8° 3° J 8° 3° F 10° 4° M 12° 5° A 14° 8° M 17° 10° J 18° 12° J 18° 12° A 16° 10° S 13° 8° O 10° 5° N 9° 4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 8°C3°C79 mm 13– – 5.1
February 8°C3°C65 mm 11– – 5.4
March 10°C4°C62 mm 12– – 5.6
April 12°C5°C68 mm 12– – 5.8
May 14°C8°C67 mm 13– – 6.1
June 17°C10°C64 mm 11– – 6.8
July 18°C12°C67 mm 12– – 6.9
August 18°C12°C69 mm 12– – 6.9
September 16°C10°C64 mm 10– – 6.8
October 13°C8°C85 mm 12– – 6.0
November 10°C5°C80 mm 12– – 5.6
December 9°C4°C84 mm 13– – 5.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Cork in August?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 12°C.

When is the best time to visit Cork?

The best months are July, August, June, September.