April in Dublin averages highs of 12 °C (53 °F) and lows of 5 °C (42 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 13 h 55 min of daylight.
April weather in Dublin at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Dublin?
Tough month: cold and some rain. April is usually low season in Dublin: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Fri 3 Apr: Good Friday (Aoine an Chéasta) public holiday
- Mon 6 Apr: Easter Monday (Luan Cásca) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Dublin in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street outdoors
- Howth cliff walk — 30 min by DART outdoors
- Trinity College and the Book of Kells — timed tickets indoors
- Guinness Storehouse indoors
- Kilmainham Gaol — book well ahead indoors
- Traditional music pubs indoors
Where to stay: Around Temple Bar and St Stephen's Green to walk everywhere; Smithfield or Portobello for better value.
What to pack for Dublin in April
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 5 °C (42 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Dublin costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €70–160 | €200–400 |
Excluding flights. April is usually low season in Dublin: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 11° / 4° | 8 | Tough month |
| London | 14° / 5° | 7 | Tough month |
| Amsterdam | 13° / 5° | 9 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Dublin?
By the numbers, April is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 12 °C (53 °F) and about 9 rainy days. April is usually low season in Dublin: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are August.
How warm is Dublin in April?
Average highs are 12 °C (53 °F) and lows 5 °C (42 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Dublin in April?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 62 mm in total. It is the driest month of the year in Dublin.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.