Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | York | Dublin | 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)▲ | Dublin |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days▲ | 14 days | York |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 58 mm▲ | 66 mm | York |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 10h/day▲ | Dublin |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 22 km/h | 22 km/h | Tie |
York and Dublin are closely matched in April. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
York is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Dublin is cooler at 12°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, York is the stronger choice in April. Dublin receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
York 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.
Dublin 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.
York receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Dublin sees 66 mm over 14 rain days. That makes York the drier option by 2 rain days and 8 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, 14 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 | York | Dublin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 8°C | 13d |
| Feb | 7°C | 10d | 8°C | 12d |
| Mar | 9°C | 11d | 10°C | 12d |
| Apr | 12°C | 12d | 12°C | 14d |
| May | 15°C | 12d | 15°C | 14d |
| Jun | 18°C | 12d | 17°C | 13d |
| Jul | 20°C | 12d | 19°C | 15d |
| Aug | 20°C | 12d | 19°C | 14d |
| Sep | 17°C | 10d | 17°C | 12d |
| Oct | 13°C | 12d | 13°C | 12d |
| Nov | 9°C | 12d | 10°C | 13d |
| Dec | 7°C | 11d | 8°C | 13d |
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