Howth weather in April (Ireland)

Is April a good time to explore Howth weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Howth generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 12°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Howth in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 157 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Howth, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Howth.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.