Ireland (Dublin) · April
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 8° (46°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)23 (73) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)22 (72) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 14° (57°)10– (50–)18 (64) | 11° (52°)4– (39–)15 (59) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)14 (57) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 3° (37°)-3– (27–)9 (48) | 3° (37°)-3– (27–)9 (48) | 3° (37°)-3– (27–)9 (48) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)9 (48) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)12 (54) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)15 (59) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)16 (61) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)16 (61) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)15 (59) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)13 (55) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)12 (54) | 4° (39°)-3– (27–)10 (50) |
☀️Sunshine | 2h UV 1 | 3h UV 3 | 4h UV 4 | 5h UV 5 | 6h UV 6 | 6h UV 6 | 5h UV 6 | 5h UV 6 | 4h UV 4 | 3h UV 3 | 2h UV 2 | 1h UV 1 |
🌊Water Temp | 9° (48°) | 8° (46°) | 8° (46°) | 10° (50°) | 12° (54°) | 14° (57°) | 16° (61°) | 16° (61°) | 15° (59°) | 14° (57°) | 11° (52°) | 10° (50°) |
🌧Rain Days | 8d54mm (2.1") | 6d46mm (1.8") | 7d53mm (2.1") | 6d39mm (1.6") | 7d48mm (1.9") | 7d55mm (2.2") | 8d64mm (2.5") | 7d69mm (2.7") | 7d55mm (2.2") | 8d73mm (2.9") | 8d71mm (2.8") | 9d65mm (2.6") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in Ireland (Dublin) at 12°C (54°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 12°C (54°F) during the day and drop to 5°C (41°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 17°C (63°F), the coldest nights around -2°C (28°F) — frost does occur. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 6 rain days (39 mm (1.5 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 10°C (50°F), the water is still quite cool in April — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
St Patrick's Day turns the city green around 17 March, after which things calm down. April is comparatively dry with six rainy days, and May brings six hours of sunshine a day. The parks bloom and the coast around Howth is hiked again.
Packing list for Ireland (Dublin) in April
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Ireland (Dublin)?
- April is not an optimal month for Ireland (Dublin) (Score: 55/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Ireland (Dublin) in April?
- In April, Ireland (Dublin) sees daily highs of 12°C (54°F). Nights cool to 5°C (41°F), with a daily average of 9°C (48°F). Peaks reach around 17°C (63°F), the coldest nights around -2°C (28°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Ireland (Dublin) in April?
- In April, Ireland (Dublin) receives an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Ireland (Dublin) get in April?
- Ireland (Dublin) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Ireland (Dublin) in April?
- Water temperature in Ireland (Dublin) in April averages 10°C (50°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
