Weather in Cork - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Cork, Ireland: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Cork
today🌧️ 17°💧 0.1 mm
Sun🌧️ 19°💧 0.5 mm
Mon🌧️ 16°💧 1.7 mm
Tue🌧️ 17°💧 0.3 mm
Wed🌧️ 17°💧 1.3 mm
Thu☁️ 21°💧 0.9 mm
Fri☁️ 18°💧 0.7 mm
Sat🌧️ 17°💧 10.6 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Thursday 10 Sept in Cork, the forecast high is 21°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 15°C to 19°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.

17°Cnear normal
usually 16°C–19°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
19°Cwarmer than usual
usually 15°C–19°C
warmer than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
16°Cnear normal
usually 15°C–19°C
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
17°Cnear normal
usually 15°C–19°C
night: near normal rain: less rain than usual wind: typical
17°Cnear normal
usually 15°C–19°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
21°Cexceptionally warm
usually 15°C–19°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
18°Cwarmer than usual
usually 15°C–18°C
warmer than 82% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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10°18°25° 1981: 18°C1982: 16°C1983: 15°C1984: 16°C1985: 17°C1986: 15°C1987: 17°C1988: 18°C1989: 17°C1990: 17°C1991: 20°C1992: 14°C1993: 16°C1994: 14°C1995: 16°C1996: 18°C1997: 16°C1998: 17°C1999: 18°C2000: 18°C2001: 18°C2002: 16°C2003: 17°C2004: 20°C2005: 18°C2006: 19°C2007: 20°C2008: 15°C2009: 16°C2010: 17°C2011: 16°C2012: 17°C2013: 15°C2014: 18°C2015: 16°C2016: 18°C2017: 15°C2018: 16°C2019: 16°C2020: 17°C2021: 20°C2022: 18°C2023: 22°C2024: 17°C2025: 16°C 2026 forecast: 18°C current forecast 18°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 17°C by day. The coolest year was 1992 (14°C) and the warmest was 2023 (22°C). The current forecast averages 18°C - higher than in 73% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

Weather warnings - Cork

No active weather warnings for Cork (region: County Cork). The national weather service is not forecasting dangerous conditions.

14-day forecast - Cork

Cork - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Cork 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
18°
around 13° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
16°
around 10° at night · rain chance 71%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
14°
around 8° at night · rain chance 72%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Cork: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 18° by day and 13° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 16° in September, and about 14° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Cork

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 06:52 · sunset 20:13 · night 17° · evening 16° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 69% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 76%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
sunrise 06:53 · sunset 20:10 · night 13° · evening 19° · rain 0.48 mm · humidity 89% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 20:08 · night 9° · evening 15° · rain 1.71 mm · humidity 88% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 06:56 · sunset 20:06 · night 10° · evening 14° · rain 0.32 mm · humidity 54% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 24%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 06:58 · sunset 20:03 · night 14° · evening 12° · rain 1.27 mm · humidity 63% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 98%
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️21°overcast clouds
sunrise 07:00 · sunset 20:01 · night 15° · evening 20° · rain 0.87 mm · humidity 63% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday11 September 2026
☁️18°broken clouds
sunrise 07:01 · sunset 19:59 · night 12° · evening 16° · rain 0.66 mm · humidity 53% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 81%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️17°moderate rain
sunrise 07:03 · sunset 19:57 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 10.59 mm · humidity 91% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 99%
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
sunrise 07:05 · sunset 19:54 · night 12° · evening 16° · rain 1.35 mm · humidity 63% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 4%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
sunrise 07:06 · sunset 19:52 · night 11° · evening 16° · humidity 56% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 97%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️17°broken clouds
sunrise 07:08 · sunset 19:50 · night 12° · evening 16° · humidity 73% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 81%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
sunrise 07:09 · sunset 19:47 · night 12° · evening 15° · rain 0.81 mm · humidity 71% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 40%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️17°moderate rain
sunrise 07:11 · sunset 19:45 · night 16° · evening 16° · rain 10.53 mm · humidity 76% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 97%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️16°moderate rain
sunrise 07:13 · sunset 19:43 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 10.62 mm · humidity 94% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
sunrise 07:14 · sunset 19:40 · night 11° · evening 14° · rain 1.17 mm · humidity 66% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 79%
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️18°clear sky
sunrise 07:16 · sunset 19:38 · night 16° · evening 16° · humidity 60% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 1%

UV index in Cork - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTCork03681111+2.8UV LOWtoday, daily maxYou can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only mattersfor very long exposure.3Sat5.092Sun6.095Mon7.095Tue8.095Wed9.094Thu10.094Fri11.093Sat12.093Sun13.095Mon14.094Tue15.094Wed16.094Thu17.095Fri18.094Sat19.093Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Cork is 3 (low). You can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only matters for very long exposure.

Sea temperature - Cork

Water today
16°C
Week avg
15°C
Waves today
0.5 m
How's the water?
very cold
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 16°C6.09 16°C7.09 15°C8.09 16°C9.09 15°C10.09 15°C11.09 15°C12.09 16°C13.09 15°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 9°CFeb 9°CMar 9°CApr 11°CMay 14°CJun 15°CJul 15°CAug 15°CSep 15°COct 14°CNov 12°CDec 11°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Cork weather through the year

Cork - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: May, June, July, August.

Upcoming public holidays in Ireland: October Holiday — 26 October · Christmas Day — 25 December · St. Stephen's Day — 26 December.

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FAQ - Cork weather

What is the weather like in Cork today?
Today it is about 17° during the day and 17° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Cork?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.