Weather in Cork, Munster, Ireland in December
In an average December, Cork sees a daily high around 8°C and a low around 4°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 8°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 4°C to 11°C |
| Average low | 4°C |
| Typical low range | 0°C to 8°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
14°C
2025-12-09
Lowest
-1°C
2010-12-22
Low
Highest
11°C
2013-12-12
Lowest
-6°C
2010-12-21
Feels-like
Highest
11°C
2013-12-12
Lowest
-12°C
2009-12-31
Humidity
Highest
10.2 g/m³
1985-12-01
Lowest
3.6 g/m³
2010-12-21
Wind
Highest
79 km/h
1993-12-08
Lowest
8 km/h
1990-12-01
Precip
Wettest
345 mm
2015
Driest
33 mm
1991
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