Cork

County Cork Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in County Cork, Ireland in April.

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Cork Kinsale Blarney Clonakilty

Planning a trip to County Cork, Ireland this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in County Cork in April

County Cork, Ireland is a region in Ireland. April in County Cork generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Cork.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of County Cork, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cobh with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Glengarriff with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Cork gets around 161 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in County Cork in April

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

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 County Cork

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

Temperature range in County Cork (April)

Precipitation variation in County Cork (April)

Cork

In April Cork generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
161 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cork →

Kinsale

In April Kinsale 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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
161 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kinsale →

Blarney

In April Blarney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
161 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Blarney →

Clonakilty

In April Clonakilty 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
105 hours
161 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Clonakilty →

Skibbereen

In April Skibbereen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
161 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Skibbereen →

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

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in County Cork in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cork 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Kinsale 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Blarney 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Clonakilty 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Skibbereen 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Baltimore 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

County Cork weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in County Cork, Ireland in April?

Expect unpleasant weather across County Cork, Ireland in April. The popular destination of Cork averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in County Cork, Ireland in April?

Daytime temperatures in Cork peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in April, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does County Cork, Ireland get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in County Cork, Ireland. Cork averages only about 77 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit County Cork, Ireland?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cork, April may not be the ideal time to visit County Cork, Ireland.

On average, the best time to visit County Cork, Ireland is in July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Cork. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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