Donegal County Weather in April

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

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Bundoran Donegal Letterkenny Buncrana

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

What to Expect in Donegal County in April

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Greencastle at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Bundoran at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Bundoran and 7°C (45°F) in Greencastle.

For a closer look at conditions across Donegal County, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballyliffin with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Kincasslagh with 103 mm (4.1 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Bundoran typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Donegal County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Donegal County - and find the best time to visit. (based on Bundoran)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Donegal County in April

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

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 Donegal County

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

Temperature range in Donegal County (April)

Precipitation variation in Donegal County (April)

Bundoran

In April Bundoran generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Bundoran →

Donegal

In April Donegal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
156 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Donegal →

Letterkenny

In April Letterkenny generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
156 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Letterkenny →

Buncrana

In April Buncrana 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 mixed 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)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
156 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Buncrana →

Moville

In April Moville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
156 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Moville →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bundoran 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Donegal 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Letterkenny 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Buncrana 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Moville 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Ballyliffin 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Donegal County weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect mixed weather across Donegal County, Ireland in April. The popular destination of Bundoran averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Bundoran peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in April, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Bundoran averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Donegal County, Ireland.

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

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Bundoran, April may not be the ideal time to visit Donegal County, Ireland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly good weather in Bundoran. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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