Weather in April in The Burren
Thinking about venturing to the Burren this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Burren in April, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in the Burren, refer to the map provided below.
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. Going by our weather data, this month in Doolin usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Doolin usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Burren climate page.
Where to go in the Burren in April





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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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