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Cork in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cork in July and see if it is worth visiting.
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July

Weather in Cork in July 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Cork in July usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +18°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 19 rainy days with an average precipitation of 67 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cork has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Cork in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cork for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in July is +17°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +19°C during the day and a minimum of +9°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +18°C.

Is Cork warm or cold in July?

Cork is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +12°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

July is one of the warmest months in Cork, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cork in July

Cork weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+16°C+18°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+6°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+27°C+27°C
Rainfall
69 mm67 mm73 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%83%84%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
110
Cloudy days
111111
Rainy days
181920
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +18°C during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 69 mm to 67 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cork in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cork is gradually decreasing during July, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Cork based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in July stands at 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 135 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cork wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Cork?

This is the weather in Cork in July 2023:
1 July
☁️
+18°C
2 July
☁️
+16°C
3 July
☁️
+16°C
4 July
☁️
+16°C
5 July
☁️
+16°C
6 July
☁️
+16°C
7 July
🌧️
+18°C
8 July
☁️
+17°C
9 July
🌧️
+17°C
10 July
🌧️
+18°C
11 July
☁️
+18°C
12 July
☁️
+17°C
13 July
☁️
+16°C
14 July
🌧️
+18°C
15 July
🌧️
+15°C
16 July
☁️
+17°C
17 July
☁️
+17°C
18 July
🌧️
+19°C
19 July
☁️
+17°C
20 July
☁️
+17°C
21 July
☁️
+17°C
22 July
☁️
+17°C
23 July
☁️
+18°C
24 July
☁️
+18°C
25 July
☁️
+17°C
26 July
☁️
+17°C
27 July
☁️
+19°C
28 July
☁️
+17°C
29 July
☁️
+18°C
30 July
☁️
+17°C
31 July
🌧️
+18°C
In July 2023 Cork had 0 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Cork climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cork in July has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+13°C). The driest year was 2010 with only 711 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 1168 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cork in July:

Is July a good time to visit Cork?

It’s always a good time to visit Cork, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cork in July?

July has mild temperatures in Cork. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cork rainy in July?

Cork is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cork in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cork in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Ireland

Check out the weather for other cities in Ireland.

Monthly weather in Cork

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cork, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.