The weather in Ireland in April varies a lot.
And, while we emphasise that the weather in Ireland unpredictable regularly on this website, April is one of the trickier months.
The average temperature in Ireland in April see average lows of 4°C/39°F and average highs of 13°C/55°F.
Below, you’ll discover everything you know, from rainfall in April in Ireland to lots more.
Some quick need-to-knows about the weather in Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland, 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 average temperature in Ireland in April sees average lows of 4°C/39°F and average highs of 13°C/55°F.
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 Ireland, but at a glance there are heaps of festivals in Ireland running in this month and there’s endless things to do in Ireland to choose from.
The average temperature in Ireland in April
The average temperature in Ireland in April sees average lows of 4°C/39°F and average highs of 13°C/55°F.
Now, this can vary quite a bit year to year, so I’ll pop in a chart comparing recent years from different weather stations.
Please note that all of the Ireland in April weather data is via Met Eireann – the Irish Meteorological Service.
A comparison of April weather in Ireland in recent years
County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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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 Ireland in April is fairly steady across the different years and in the various counties.
Rain in Ireland in April
County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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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 Ireland in April?’ quite a bit. The answer is yes, yes it does (see our guide on what to wear in Ireland 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 Ireland, usually the west coast, get more rainfall than the east coast. This can be seen in the figures in the table above.
Weather in Dublin in April
The weather in Dublin in April tends to be fairly similar to the weather in many other parts of the country (flick back up to the tables above to compare).
For example, last year, in 2022, the average temperature in Dublin in April was 7.6°C/45.68°F
When we look at the rainy weather in Dublin in April last year, the capital recorded 28.1mm.
Learn more about visiting the capital during this month in our guide to Dublin in April.
FAQs about the weather in Ireland 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 Ireland?
It depends on the year. Ireland has experienced heatwaves during April. However, it has had many wet and wild Aprils, too. In Dublin, for example, the LTA (Long Term Average) temperature for April is 8.1°C/46.58°F.
Is April a rainy month in Ireland?
April can be a very wet month in Ireland. The LTA (Long Term Average) rainfall for Dublin in April is 54.1 while in Kerry it’s 96.7mm. If you’re visiting during April, pack for every type of weather conditions.
What is Ireland’s weather like in April?
The average temperature in Ireland in April sees average lows of 4°C/39°F and average highs of 13°C/55°F.
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent most of the last 10 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 30 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.