Letterkenny weather in April (Donegal County, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Letterkenny during April? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of April in Letterkenny typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 12°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Letterkenny in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 156 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, July, August and September 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 Letterkenny climate page with graphs.

 

Letterkenny, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (27 KM, 17 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.

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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