Midleton
County Cork · Ireland
Midleton is a town in south-eastern County Cork, Ireland. It lies approximately 16 km east of Cork City on the Owenacurra River and the N25 road, which connects Cork to the port of Rosslare. A satellite town of Cork City, Midleton is part of Metropolitan Cork. It is the central hub of business for the East Cork Area. The town is in the civil parish of Middleton. Midleton is within the Cork East Dáil constituency.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 16°C (62°F).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 19°C (67°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 3°C (37°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 21 days.
May is the sunniest month, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 74% of places in Ireland.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 30 km/h S
- Gusts
- 50 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 98%
- Pressure
- 1022 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:22 / 17:10
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Midleton
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Average low | 3° | 3° | 4° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 5° | 4° |
| Sea temperature | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 12° | 11° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 141 | 112 | 106 | 65 | 67 | 62 | 66 | 78 | 92 | 132 | 124 | 137 |
| Rain days | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.7 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.3 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 15.6 | 16.7 | 16.3 | 14.6 | 12.6 | 10.5 | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Humidity (%) | 90 | 88 | 84 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 89 | 90 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
| Go score | 8 | 10 | 20 | 34 | 40 | 51 | 59 | 53 | 45 | 30 | 18 | 10 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Midleton, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Midleton: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Midleton: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.1 m
Swimming seasonThe sea rarely gets above 21 °C here.
Average sea temperature by month
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Festivals and events around Midleton
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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Blackrock Castle
in Blackrock, Cork
Church of St Anne
church in Cork, Ireland
Lough Mahon
body of water
Barryscourt Castle
castle in eastern County Cork, Ireland
Honan Chapel
Catholic church at University College Cork, Ireland
Holy Trinity Church, Cork
church building in Cork, Ireland
Cork Butter Museum
butter museum in County Cork, Ireland
Collegiate Church of St Mary, Youghal
church
Cork City Gaol
former Prison, Now a Museum
Saints Peter and Paul's Church, Cork
church in Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Cork Public Museum
museum
St. Finbarr's South Church
church building in County Cork, Ireland
Midleton: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.898 EUR
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Emergency112
- Meal, casual restaurant€20.00≈ $22.00
- Cappuccino€4.60≈ $5.10
- Beer (0.5 l)€6.80≈ $7.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€2.00≈ $2.20
- Taxi, 5 km€15.00≈ $16.00
- Public transport ticket€2.70≈ $3.00
- Mid-range hotel, per night€150≈ $165
Estimated from Ireland’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 102% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 1Saint Brigid's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Midleton
Nearest airports
- ORKCork International AirportCork23 km
- KIRKerry AirportFarranfore96 km
- SNNShannon AirportShannon101 km
Distances
- Dublin205 km 3 h 33
- South Dublin197 km 3 h 25
- Cork20 km 21 min
- Limerick89 km 1 h 32
- Galway162 km 2 h 48
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Hotels in Midleton
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Midleton
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Climate in Midleton
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Midleton?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Midleton is July.
What is the weather like in Midleton in October?
In October, Midleton averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with 132 mm of rain on about 19 days.
How warm is the sea in Midleton?
The sea is warmest in August (about 16°C (62°F)). Swimming season: —.
What is the rainiest month in Midleton?
January, with rain on about 21 days.
What is the nearest airport to Midleton?
Cork International Airport (ORK), about 23 km away.
What power plugs are used in Ireland?
Plug types G, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Ireland?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Ireland?
112.
Is Ireland safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Midleton most crowded?
The busiest months are August.
When is Midleton least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
What time zone is Midleton in?
Europe/Dublin (UTC+0).
What is the population of Midleton?
About 12,496.