February · Ireland
Best time to visit Cork in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cork in February
Average temperature 8°C, 101 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Cork scores 5.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 101 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cork spreads along the River Lee, with the English Market, Shandon bells, and Cobh's harbour within easy reach.
February in Cork — middling scores, decent value
February averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 101 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cork in February?
- In February, Cork averages 8°C, 101 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Cork?
- February earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cork in February?
- Expect about 101 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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