Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Dublin | Cork | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 12°C (54°F) | 17°C (63°F)▲ | Cork |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 6°C (43°F)▲ | 5°C (41°F) | Dublin |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 14 days | 5 days▲ | Cork |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 66 mm | 60 mm▲ | Cork |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day▲ | 6h/day | Dublin |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 22 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Cork |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cork edges ahead as the better destination in April. Cork offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Dublin sees 10 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.
Dublin is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Cork is also comfortable at 17°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cork is the stronger choice in April. Dublin receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Dublin reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Cork averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 5°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Dublin receives approximately 66 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Cork sees 60 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Cork the drier option by 9 rain days and 6 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 12°C, lows of 6°C, 14 rain days
Highs of 17°C, lows of 5°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. 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 | Dublin | Cork | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 8°C | 13d | 0°C | 3d |
| Feb | 8°C | 12d | 4°C | 3d |
| Mar | 10°C | 12d | 10°C | 4d |
| Apr | 12°C | 14d | 17°C | 5d |
| May | 15°C | 14d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 17°C | 13d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jul | 19°C | 15d | 21°C | 6d |
| Aug | 19°C | 14d | 17°C | 5d |
| Sep | 17°C | 12d | 10°C | 4d |
| Oct | 13°C | 12d | 4°C | 3d |
| Nov | 10°C | 13d | 0°C | 3d |
| Dec | 8°C | 13d | -2°C | 3d |
Dublin Weather in April
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