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Dublin in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Dublin in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Dublin in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
April could be a good time to visit Dublin, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +54°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in April. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 112 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dublin has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Dublin in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dublin for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +55°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +32°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +54°F.

Is Dublin warm or cold in April?

Dublin is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Dublin:

Climate in Dublin in April

Dublin weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+50°F+54°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+25°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+72°F+75°F
Rainfall
111 mm112 mm147 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
79%78%76%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
212019
Rainy days
889
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +54°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 111 mm to 112 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Dublin in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dublin is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Dublin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 53% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dublin wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 28% chance of precipitation and 150 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Dublin?

This is the weather in Dublin in April 2023:
1 April
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+48°F
2 April
🌧️
+48°F
3 April
☀️
+54°F
4 April
☁️
+56°F
5 April
☁️
+55°F
6 April
🌧️
+54°F
7 April
☁️
+51°F
8 April
☀️
+47°F
9 April
☁️
+50°F
10 April
☁️
+51°F
11 April
☁️
+53°F
12 April
🌫️
+50°F
13 April
☁️
+61°F
14 April
☁️
+59°F
15 April
☁️
+64°F
16 April
☁️
+61°F
17 April
☁️
+56°F
18 April
☁️
+53°F
19 April
☀️
+55°F
20 April
☀️
+58°F
21 April
☁️
+57°F
22 April
☁️
+57°F
23 April
☀️
+56°F
24 April
☀️
+56°F
25 April
☁️
+53°F
26 April
☁️
+55°F
27 April
☀️
+54°F
28 April
☁️
+53°F
29 April
☁️
+55°F
30 April
🌧️
+54°F
In April 2023 Dublin had 8 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dublin climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dublin in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+50°F) and the highest in 2007 (+61°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 20 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 2772 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dublin in April:

Is April a good time to visit Dublin?

It’s always a good time to visit Dublin, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dublin in April?

April has mild temperatures in Dublin. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Dublin rainy in April?

Dublin is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dublin in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dublin in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Dublin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dublin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.