Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Birmingham | Cork | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 12°C (54°F) | 12°C (54°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 4°C (39°F) | 6°C (43°F)▲ | Cork |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days▲ | 13 days | Birmingham |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 56 mm▲ | 72 mm | Birmingham |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in April. Birmingham offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Cork sees 9 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.
Birmingham is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Cork is cooler at 12°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in April.
Birmingham reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Cork averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Birmingham receives approximately 56 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Cork sees 72 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 1 rain day and 16 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 12°C, lows of 4°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 12°C, lows of 6°C, 13 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Birmingham | Cork | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 9°C | 13d |
| Feb | 7°C | 10d | 9°C | 11d |
| Mar | 10°C | 11d | 10°C | 12d |
| Apr | 12°C | 12d | 12°C | 13d |
| May | 15°C | 12d | 15°C | 13d |
| Jun | 18°C | 12d | 17°C | 11d |
| Jul | 20°C | 12d | 19°C | 12d |
| Aug | 20°C | 11d | 18°C | 12d |
| Sep | 17°C | 10d | 17°C | 10d |
| Oct | 13°C | 11d | 14°C | 13d |
| Nov | 9°C | 12d | 11°C | 13d |
| Dec | 7°C | 12d | 9°C | 13d |
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