April · Ireland
Best time to visit Dublin in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dublin in April
Average temperature 9°C, 77 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Dublin scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 9°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Georgian doors, pub sessions, and coastal cliffs feel finest May through September.
April in Dublin — workable with trade-offs
Expect 9°C (48°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 77 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Dublin — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dublin in April?
- In April, Dublin averages 9°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Dublin?
- April earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dublin in April?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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