Weather in April in Ireland
Planning a trip to Ireland this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Ireland in April?
April in Ireland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Greencastle at 11°C to mild in Galway at 14°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Galway and 7°C in Greencastle.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ireland, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bettystown with an average of 66 mm to high rainfall in Glencar with 112 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected in Dublin. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Ireland climate page.
Where to go in Ireland in April
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Ireland?
Dublin
In April Dublin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Killarney
In April Killarney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Galway
In April Galway generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kenmare
In April Kenmare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cork
In April Cork generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ireland.
Is April the best time to visit Ireland?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Dublin, April may not be the ideal time to visit Ireland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dublin. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Ireland.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland.
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