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Dublin County Weather in April

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

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Dublin Swords Dun Laoghaire Rathgar

Planning a journey to Dublin County, 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 Dublin County in April

Dublin County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. April in Dublin County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

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

To explore the conditions in Dublin County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rush with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Sandyford with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Dublin gets approximately 157 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Dublin County by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) July20°C (68°F) This monthAugust20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dublin County in April

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

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

Temperature range in Dublin County (April)

Precipitation variation in Dublin County (April)

Dublin

In April Dublin 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)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
157 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Swords

In April Swords 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)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
157 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Dun Laoghaire

In April Dun Laoghaire generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
157 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Rathgar

In April Rathgar 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
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
157 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Cloghran

In April Cloghran 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)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
157 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dublin 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Swords 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Dun Laoghaire 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Rathgar 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Cloghran 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Clondalkin 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Dublin County weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, Dublin County, Ireland generally has mixed weather conditions. Dublin sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Dublin averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Not particularly. Dublin averages just 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Dublin County, Ireland.

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

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Dublin County, Ireland due to the typically mixed weather in Dublin.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Dublin. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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