Dublin weather in April
Dublin in April averages 8°C (47°F), 55 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Dublin, April is the sixth coldest, the third driest and the third sunniest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
4–12°C · 39–54°F
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.5 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 19 km/h
What is Dublin like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Dublin in April?
A light rain jacket
About 55 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Dublin is 1.6°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
April in Dublin is 2.6°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (51°F).
Daylight in Dublin in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 14 hours 2 minutes in Dublin, rising about 06:24 and setting about 20:26 local time.
April ends 1 hour 57 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 57 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Dublin
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Travel guides for Dublin
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Dublin weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 42°F | 62 mm |
| February | 5°C / 42°F | 52 mm |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | 52 mm |
| April | 8°C / 47°F | 55 mm |
| May | 11°C / 51°F | 58 mm |
| June | 14°C / 56°F | 65 mm |
| July | 15°C / 60°F | 62 mm |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 74 mm |
| September | 13°C / 56°F | 61 mm |
| October | 10°C / 51°F | 78 mm |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 83 mm |
| December | 6°C / 42°F | 72 mm |
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FAQs about Dublin in April
April climate averages for Dublin, 1991–2020.
Dublin averages 8°C (47°F) in April, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 12°C (54°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 55 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 8°C (47°F) against 11°C (51°F) in May — 2.6°C cooler.
April is 1.6°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 2 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 16 hours 59 minutes in June and 7 hours 32 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:24 and sunset about 20:26 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 57 minutes longer than it starts.
