01Weather
Dublin weather in April
Afternoons in April average 13.2 °C (56 °F) and nights cool to 5.0 °C (41 °F). The month brings about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over roughly 11 days. Compared with March it is 1.9 °C warmer; May is 3.9 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 17 °C / 63 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 10 °C / 49 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 0 °C / 33 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 1.9 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 36 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 22.8 °C / -2.9 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 06:58 | 19:59 | 13.0 h |
| 15 April | 06:25 | 20:25 | 14.0 h |
| 30 April | 05:52 | 20:52 | 15.0 h |
Daylight grows by about 120 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Dublin).
03Crowds
How busy Dublin is in April
moderate The main sights are moderate in April. What drives it:
- Easter
- first mild days
- cruise season starts
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
No public holidays in Ireland fall in April, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Dublin in April
No major recurring events fall in April.
07Packing
What to pack for Dublin in April
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April brings mild days around 13 °C, the Easter long weekend with Easter Monday a holiday and the Easter Rising commemorations at the GPO, and the first cruise ships in Dublin Port. Showers are frequent but short, on about nine days. It is a good month for day trips to Howth and Glendalough before the summer coach tours. Prices climb from Easter onward.
The Dublin Bay Prawn Festival in Howth and the Punchestown horse-racing festival in late April fill the weekends. Daylight passes fourteen hours by month-end. The Guinness Storehouse and the Book of Kells still have same-week availability. The National Botanic Gardens are at their spring best. For the May bank holiday and the long evenings, see May.
09Compare
Dublin month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 3 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 10 °C | 3 °C | 13 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 12 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| April | 13 °C | 5 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 17 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 19 °C | 11 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| July | 21 °C | 12 °C | 13 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 20 °C | 12 °C | 14 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 18 °C | 10 °C | 13 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 15 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 11 °C | 5 °C | 14 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 9 °C | 4 °C | 14 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Dublin.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in April | 14 °C | 7 |
| Amsterdam in April | 14 °C | 7 |
| Paris in April | 16 °C | 10 |
| Copenhagen in April | 11 °C | – |
| Prague in April | 15 °C | 9 |
| Barcelona in April | 19 °C | 6 |
11FAQ
Dublin in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Dublin?
April is a good month to visit Dublin. Daytime highs average 13 °C (56 °F), rain falls on about 11 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Dublin in April?
Expect cool days around 13 °C (56 °F) and nights near 5 °C (41 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 17 °C, and one in ten stays below 10 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Dublin in April?
April brings about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over roughly 11 days, which is showery by Dublin standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 36 percent.
What should I wear in Dublin in April?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Dublin crowded in April?
The main sights are moderate in April. Main drivers: Easter; first mild days; cruise season starts.
What time does it get dark in Dublin in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 20:25 and rises at 06:25, giving 14.0 hours of daylight.