Dublin in April
Spring arrives
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is one of the best months to visit Dublin.
April brings longer days and a calmer city after March.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 4–12°C
- Mild, with showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
- Fair rates.
+Longer, brighter days.
–Showers.
My tip for April
Walk the coast from Howth on a clear day.
- Walking
- Museums
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Dublin, 6th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Dublin in April
In April Dublin averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with about 55 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Average low
- 4°C
- 39°F
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: Met Éireann (Dublin Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dublin in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Dublin?
- April is one of the best months to visit Dublin. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Dublin overall (6 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Longer, brighter days. The main downside: Showers.
- What is the weather like in Dublin in April?
- Average highs are around 12°C and lows around 4°C. Expect about 55 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Mild, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Dublin crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dublin in April?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Fair rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Dublin?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (April ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.