April weather forecast
Ireland

April in Ireland is distinctly spring-like, with rising temperatures and a gradual decrease in rainfall. Average temperatures range between 8°C (46.4°F) and 12°C (53.6°F), showing a significant warming trend compared to March. The possibility of temperatures falling below freezing becomes increasingly rare, particularly in coastal regions.

The rise in temperatures is more noticeable in April compared to March, indicating the progression of spring. The potential for snowfall is negligible, with frost being infrequent and mostly limited to inland and northern areas.

Daylight continues to extend in April, with up to 14 hours of daylight per day towards the end of the month. Correspondingly, sunshine hours increase, with Dublin typically registering about 160 hours of sunshine throughout April, a considerable progression from March.

The average rainfall in April falls to about 50mm (1.97") to 60mm (2.36"), making it one of the drier months of the year in Ireland. The precipitation pattern stays consistent, with western regions receiving more rainfall than the eastern regions. The frequency of high winds starts to decrease substantially, but the northwestern regions can still occasionally experience high winds.

Sea temperatures around Ireland's coast continue their slow ascent in April, averaging between 9°C (48.2°F) and 10°C (50°F). Coastal regions retain their milder climate due to the influence of the ocean, but extreme weather conditions become increasingly unlikely.

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• Dublin - April »
  On the last day of April, in Dublin, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:53 pm IST. In Dublin in April, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation.
• Cork - April »
  The months with the least rainfall in Cork are April and June Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 61mm (2.4") of rain. In Cork during April, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.
• Galway - April »
  The month with the least rainfall in Galway is April, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically collects 61mm (2.4") of precipitation. On the last day of April, in Galway, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 9:04 pm IST.
• Limerick - April »
  On the first day of April in Limerick, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. Limerick's shift into April is marked by a subtle change to a cool 12.2°C (54°F) from March's 9.5°C (49.1°F) in temperature.
• Waterford - April »
  On the first day of April in Waterford, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. Waterford ushers in April with an average high-temperature of a still fresh 12.9°C (55.2°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month.
• Drogheda - April »
  In Drogheda during April, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. In Drogheda snow does not fall in April through October.
• Dundalk - April »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Dundalk are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 85%. In Dundalk snow does not fall in April through November.
• Swords - April »
  In Swords in April, during 15 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Swords during April, snow falls for 1.2 days.
• Bray - April »
  In Bray the average seawater temperature in April is 9.2°C (48.6°F). By April, Bray starts to witness a significant shift from the cool, wet winter towards a warmer, more inviting climate.
• Kilkenny - April »
  In Kilkenny, during April, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. In Kilkenny, during April, snow falls for 0.8 days.
• Ennis - April »
  April is the least humid month in Ennis with an average relative humidity of 84%. In Ennis, Ireland, during April, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.