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Cobh, Ireland

Munster · Ireland

Cobh is a small city in Munster, Ireland with a population of 12,800. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,800 Population 3,699/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Cobh

Cobh

Cobh, known from 1849 until 1920 as Queenstown, is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. With a population of 14,148 inhabitants at the 2022 census, Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour and home to Ireland's only dedicated cruise terminal. Tourism in the area draws on the maritime and emigration legacy of the town.

People

Population12,800
Density3,699/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population12,800
Population Density3,699 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates51.8505°, -8.2948°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceMunster
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation53.6 inches (1,362 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cobh

Cobh is a small city in Ireland (Munster) with a population of 12,800. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Cobh

Cobh has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1248 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 3.3° / 8.3° 131.7
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.5° 99.6
Mar 6.9°C / 44°F 3.8° / 10° 91.5
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 5.1° / 12° 85.1
May 11°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.6° 78.4
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 9.9° / 17.1° 87.9
Jul 15.1°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18.6° 85.9
Aug 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.5° 97.8
Sep 13.3°C / 56°F 10° / 16.6° 91.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.7° / 13.4° 139.5
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 5.2° / 10.4° 125.2
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.6° 133.8
Cobh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Ireland avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density3,699/sq mi
Coordinates51.8505°N, 8.2948°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.76"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 6.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 5.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 6.3 in

Cobh has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Cobh

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colaiste Muire - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
Scoil Iósaef Naofa - - - -
Rushbrooke Primary School - - - -
Carrignafoy Community College Cobh - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cobh

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deep House Radio deep house MP3 128 kbps
C103 West - AAC 128 kbps
West Cork FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
BRIAN DALY community radio, religious MP3
C103 North - AAC 128 kbps
West Limerick 102 fm local radio MP3 128 kbps
UCC 98.3FM current affairs, music MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Cobh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobh Museum
Collins Barracks Military Museum
Cork City Gaol
Cork Folklore Project
Cork Public Museum
Desmond Castle
Glucksman Gallery
Heritage Centre
Kinsale Regional Museum & Courthouse
Lifetime Lab
Lusitania Museum
Nano Nagle Heritage Centre
Passage West Maritime Museum
The Butter Museum
The Counting House

Libraries in Cobh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bishopstown Library0.0
Blackpool Library0.0
Boole Library0.0
Carrigaline Library0.0
Cork City & County Archives0.0
Cork City Library0.0
Cork County Library0.0
Cork County Library0.0
County Library0.0
Douglas Library0.0
Glanmire Library0.0
Hollyhill Library0.0
Kinsale Public Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Midleton Library0.0
MTU Library0.0
Passage West Library0.0
Tory Top Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cobh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blackrock Sunday Market
English Market
Farmers Market
Marina Market

Hotels in Cobh

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commodore
Waters Edge

Restaurants in Cobh

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballynoe Inn
Gilbert's Bistro in the Square
The Quays
Wan Fu Chinese

Cafes in Cobh

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belvelly Vintage
Café Vega
Cuppacity Coffee
Leonardo Cafe Kimbo
Truly Scrumptious
Yellow door cafe

Castles in Cobh

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cove Fort

Dentists in Cobh

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A.S.A.P Dental Laboratory
Bishop Street Dental Practice
Cobh Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Cobh

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IE #331297852

Train Stations in Cobh

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cobh

Gas Stations in Cobh

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Keatings
Ticknock Service Station

Banks in Cobh

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AIB

Gyms in Cobh

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KM Fitness
Nebula Coaching Cobh
Next Generation GYM
NUADHA Fitness
Thats Yoga

Breweries in Cobh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blacks Brewery & Distillery
Blarney Brewing Company
Cotton Ball Brewing Company
Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House
Original 7
Rising Sons Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Cobh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cobh

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cork International AirportORKLarge Airport
Ballyboe Airstrip-Small Airport
Clonakilty Airstrip-Small Airport
Eniskeane Airfield-Small Airport
Feohanagh Airstrip-Small Airport
Fethard Airstrip-Small Airport
Lickfinn Airstrip-Small Airport
Rathcoole Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cobh

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cobh Post Office
Cobh Post Office

Treatment Centers in Cobh

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Glen and District Neighbourhood Youth Project

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cobh

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
Rushbrooke Church
Sacred Heart Church, Ballymore
St.Colman's Cathedral

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Area
9.0 km² (3.5 mi²)
Website
cobh.ie
Twinned With
Cruzeiro, Kolbuszowa, Lake Charles, Ploërmel, Pontarddulais

🇮🇪 About Ireland

Capital Dublin
Population 4,853,506
Area 70,280 km²
GDP (USD) $567,372,737,459
GDP per capita $106,819
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 96.5%
Urban population 64.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Irish
Calling code +353
TLD .ie
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Ireland

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Lá Caille
Feb 2 Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Apr 3 Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 6 Easter Monday Luan Cásca
May 4 May Day Lá Bealtaine
Jun 1 June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Aug 3 August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Oct 26 October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Dec 25 Christmas Day Lá Nollag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobh

What is the population of Cobh?

Cobh has a population of 12,800 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 3,699 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cobh?

Cobh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches.

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