Cork's climate is mild and temperate, with temperatures gradually warming up as the year progresses. Winters are cool and occasionally chilly, with January being the coldest month, averaging around 5°C. As spring approaches in March and April, temperatures rise steadily, reaching an average of 7°C by May. Summer months bring warmth, with June and July experiencing the highest averages of 14°C and 16°C respectively. Autumn is mild, with September often feeling like a continuation of summer's warmth before cooling down towards winter.