Munster weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Munster, Ireland. Like most weather services, we show Munster at one spot: Cork, its largest city. At 9:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 13°C (55°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Cork weather
Is it raining in Cork right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Cork this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–15° and lows of 7–12°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Cork lately?
In the past 7 days, Cork had 3 rainy days and 33.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cork?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Munster weather by month
When is the best time to visit Munster?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Munster is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in January to 18°C (65°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Munster?
November is the wettest month, with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 78 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Munster?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Munster have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 124 mm (4.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Cork), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Munster
Weather can differ a lot within Munster: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | May–Sep | None | 8–18°C | 1,198 mm |
| Limerick | May–Sep | None | 8–19°C | 1,091 mm |
| Waterford | May–Sep | None | 8–19°C | 1,051 mm |
| Ennis | May–Sep | None | 8–19°C | 1,205 mm |
| Douglas | Jun–Sep | None | 8–19°C | 1,113 mm |
| Tralee | May–Sep | None | 9–17°C | 1,282 mm |
| Ballincollig | May–Sep | None | 8–18°C | 1,198 mm |
| Cluain Meala | May–Sep | None | 7–19°C | 1,014 mm |
| Carrigaline | Jun–Sep | None | 8–19°C | 1,113 mm |