Achill Island Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Achill Island, Ireland in April.

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Keel Achill Sound Doogort Bunacurry

Planning a journey to Achill Island, Ireland this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Achill Island in April

Achill Island, Ireland is a region in Ireland. April in Achill Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Keel.

To explore the conditions in Achill Island, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 90 mm (3.5 in) in Keel.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Keel as an example - it receives around 158 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Achill Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Achill Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Keel)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Achill Island in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Achill Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Achill Island

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Achill Island, Ireland?

Temperature range in Achill Island (April)

Precipitation variation in Achill Island (April)

Keel

In April Keel generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
158 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Keel →

Achill Sound

In April Achill Sound generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
158 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Achill Sound →

Doogort

In April Doogort generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
158 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Doogort →

Bunacurry

In April Bunacurry generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
158 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bunacurry →

Dooagh

In April Dooagh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
158 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dooagh →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Achill Island, in Ireland.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Achill Island in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Keel 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Achill Sound 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Doogort 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Bunacurry 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dooagh 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Achill Island weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Achill Island, Ireland in April?

In April, Achill Island, Ireland generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Keel sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Achill Island, Ireland in April?

Keel averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Achill Island, Ireland get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Achill Island, Ireland. Keel averages only about 90 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Achill Island, Ireland?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Achill Island, Ireland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Keel.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Keel. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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