If you're planning anything outdoors in Cork, the city's south coast Irish position makes it one of the wetter places in the UK and Ireland — well above 200 rainy days a year, with December the wettest month and summer fog a regular feature. The trade-off is mild: winters are gentle thanks to the Gulf Stream, snow is rare, and the growing season runs long.
Check today's verdict in the app →If you're gardening in Cork, the mild winters and long growing season are real advantages — tender plants survive here that would struggle further north — but the rainfall and salt-laden coastal wind mean drainage and shelter matter more than watering for most of the year.
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