Weather in Cork, Munster, Ireland in May
In an average May, Cork sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 17°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 4°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
7°C
1982-05-03
Low
Highest
14°C
2025-05-29
Lowest
0°C
1996-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
25°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-7°C
2021-05-07
Humidity
Highest
13.6 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
5.1 g/m³
1995-05-12
Wind
Highest
59 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
6 km/h
2004-05-24
Precip
Wettest
179 mm
1981
Driest
11 mm
1991
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