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Weather in April in The Burren

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

What is the weather like in the Burren in April?

The Burren is a region in Ireland. April in the Burren generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Doolin.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kinvara with an average of 86 mm to moderate rainfall in Doolin with 98 mm. In Doolin, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 156 hours of sunlight anticipated in Doolin. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in the Burren for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Burren climate page.

Where to go in the Burren in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Burren on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the Burren?

Doolin

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

Doolin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
101 hours 
115 mm 
21 days 
poor 
12°C 
7°C 
156 hours 
98 mm 
17 days 
May   >> May
>>  
15°C 
9°C 
182 hours 
99 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Doolin

Lisdoonvarna

In April Lisdoonvarna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Lisdoonvarna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
101 hours 
109 mm 
21 days 
poor 
13°C 
7°C 
156 hours 
95 mm 
17 days 
May   >> May
>>  
15°C 
9°C 
182 hours 
96 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Lisdoonvarna

Ballyvaughan

In April Ballyvaughan 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.

Ballyvaughan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
101 hours 
96 mm 
21 days 
13°C 
6°C 
156 hours 
89 mm 
17 days 
May   >> May
>>  
16°C 
8°C 
182 hours 
89 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Ballyvaughan

Kinvara

In April Kinvara 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.

Kinvara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
101 hours 
88 mm 
20 days 
14°C 
5°C 
156 hours 
86 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
16°C 
8°C 
182 hours 
86 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kinvara

Fanore

In April Fanore 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.

Fanore
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
101 hours 
102 mm 
21 days 
poor 
13°C 
6°C 
156 hours 
91 mm 
17 days 
May   >> May
>>  
16°C 
9°C 
182 hours 
92 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Fanore

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Burren, in Ireland.

Is April the best time to visit the Burren?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Doolin, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Burren.

On average, the best time to visit the Burren is in May, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Doolin. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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