When to go · Cork
Cork in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (wet, short days); avoid St Patrick's weekend if you want quiet.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C48°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Low
- Ireland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Ireland overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Cork
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (wet, short days); avoid St Patrick's weekend if you want quiet.
Weather in January
- CorkHighs around 9 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 48 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 15 days
- South-west, Ireland · Kerry, Dingle, West Corkrainy
Mildest winters (sub-tropical gardens) but high rainfall; the Ring of Kerry fills with coaches in July–August.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ireland overall
- Low
- Prices · Ireland overall
- Low
Ireland overall: Short, wet, windy days; Dublin pubs and museums, not the coast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast