The weather in Dublin in April varies a lot.
And, while we emphasise that the weather in Dublin unpredictable regularly on this website, April is one of the trickier months.
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in April is 8.1°C/46.58°F with rainfall of 54.11mm.
Below, you’ll discover everything you know, from rainfall in April in Dublin to lots more.
Some quick need-to-knows about the weather in Dublin in April
OK, let’s get you up-to-speed nice and quickly. The points below will give you a quick insight into the weather in Dublin in April:
1. The season
March, April and May are spring in Ireland. From a tourist perspective, this is what’s known as the ‘Shoulder Season’ (i.e. the period of time between the peak season and the off-season).
2. The weather in general
April isn’t one of the best months to visit Dublin, in our opinion, the weather can be oK. In years past, we’ve seen freak heatwaves in April and stormy weather, too. More info below.
3. Average temperatures
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in April is 8.1°C/46.58°F with rainfall of 54.11mm.
4. Longer days
With the arrival of spring now well under way, the days in April are nice and long. The sun rises at 06:23 and sets at 20:00 from mid-April. This makes planning your Ireland itinerary much easier.
5. Lots to do
We go into the various things to see and do in our guide to April in Dublin, but at a glance there are heaps of festivals in Ireland running in this month and there’s endless things to do in Dublin to choose from.
The average temperature in Dublin in April
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in April is 8.1°C/46.58°F with rainfall of 54.11mm.
In the graphic above, you’ll see a comparison of the average temps in Dublin across the year (incase you’re debating visiting during a different month).
Please note that all of the Dublin in April weather data is via Met Eireann – the Irish Meteorological Service.
A comparison of April weather in Dublin in recent years
| County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 7.6°C/45.68°F | 5.6°C/42.08°F | 8.5°C/47.3°F |
| Galway | 8.7°C/47.66°F | 7.9°C/46.22°F | 9.8°C/49.64°F |
| Cork | 9.6°C/49.28°F | 8.4°C/47.12°F | 10.0°C/50°F |
| Kerry | 9.8°C/49.64°F | 9.1°C/48.38°F | 10.4°C/50.72°F |
The table above will give you a sense of the average temperature in Dublin in April along with Galway, Cork and Kerry over the last number of years.
As you can see, the average temperature in Dublin in April is fairly steady across the different years and in the various counties.
Rain in Dublin in April
| County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 28.1 | 10.8 | 12.8 |
| Galway | 51.6 | 23.9 | 46.8 |
| Cork | 49.0 | 21.9 | 57.5 |
| Kerry | 82.7 | 30.5 | 60.1 |
We get asked ‘Does in rain in Dublin in April?’ quite a bit. The answer is yes, yes it does (see our guide on what to wear in Dublin in April).
However, it rains considerably less during April than it does in the other months of the year.
Now, it’s also worth noting that certain parts of Dublin, usually the west coast, get more rainfall than the east coast. This can be seen in the figures in the table above.
FAQs about the weather in Dublin in April
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Does it rain in April?’ to ‘Is April sunny?’.
In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
Is April a warm month in Dublin?
Is April a rainy month in Dublin?
What is Dublin’s weather like in April?
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent much of the last 13 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 40 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.