Cork in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cork in december 2025
The weather in Cork in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 20.4cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
34% of time
25%
23%
9%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Cloudy
40% of time
30%
22%
5%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
31% of time
23%
20%
16%
Weather at 3am
45°F
25%
24%
20%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cork in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cork in december.
The climate of Cork in december is bad
The climate in december in Cork is wet (with 5.2in of rainfall over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 4.5in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city the month of december, but it is endurable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 49°F. The seasonal minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Cork is 47°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cork in december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2010.
On this month of december, day length in Cork is generally 07:48. Sunrise is at 08:35 and sets at 16:23.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of december is not the best time to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cork in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 20.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:35 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:23 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cork in december 2024:
47°F to 54°F
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 52°F
52°F to 56°F
40°F to 56°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
31°F to 41°F
31°F to 40°F
31°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
40°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 54°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in december
Cities near Cork:
| Cobh in december | bad weather |
| Crosshaven in december | bad weather |
| Kinsale in december | bad weather |
| Mallow in december | bad weather |
| Clonakilty in december | bad weather |
| Youghal in december | bad weather |
| Ardmore in december | bad weather |
| Lisvarrinane in december | very bad weather |
| Dungarvan in december | bad weather |
| Skibbereen in december | bad weather |
| Killarney in december | very bad weather |
| Newcastle West in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Cork in december:
Weather data for Cork for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cork. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cork can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cork.