Donegal weather in April (Donegal County, Ireland)

How is April weather typically in Donegal? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Donegal includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 13°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 5°C.

Precipitation

Donegal in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 156 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Donegal climate page with graphs.

 

Donegal, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in April

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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