Ireland weather in April??
Feb 19th, 2012, 09:56 AM
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Ireland weather in April??
Hello, fellow travelers!
Going to ireland in April and were wondering what's the weather is like. The weather reports from previous years are deemed unreliable, and claim the weater is unpredictable. We will mainly be in South/SouthWestern Ireland. Thanks!
Going to ireland in April and were wondering what's the weather is like. The weather reports from previous years are deemed unreliable, and claim the weater is unpredictable. We will mainly be in South/SouthWestern Ireland. Thanks!
Feb 19th, 2012, 10:02 AM
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"unreliable, unpredictable," pretty much sums it up.
Good chance of no snow.
Seriously, it may rain every day but in my experience (I lived there for a year) the rain often doesn't last long and when it moves on, the sun is glorious.
Good chance of no snow.
Seriously, it may rain every day but in my experience (I lived there for a year) the rain often doesn't last long and when it moves on, the sun is glorious.
Feb 19th, 2012, 10:22 AM
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"The weather reports from previous years are deemed unreliable, and claim the weater is unpredictable."
How can a weather report be unreliable? Is there a secret gang of reporters wilfully going round inventing fake accounts of rain, or of cloudy afternoons?
Irish weather defeats imbecilic predictions by phoney weather channels: the only way of knowing what today's weather's going to be like is to wait till tomorrow. That's not a joke: it's the reality of weather on an island with an almost idyllic climate.
You can be sure that while you'll be in Ireland there'll be no blizzards, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, droughts, floods or any of the other horrors that plague less fortunate places (especially those ghastly dumps like California that delude themselves grown ups of sound mind want to live anywhere so uninhabitable).
Most probably in April, daytime temps will fluctuate between high thirties F and low sixties (possibly within quarter of an hour). It'll rain sometimes (usually for a few minutes, and usually about as bothersomely as an atomiser), Then it'll stop: possibly for an hour, possibly for a week.
No-one really cares, because what possible difference can a spot of rain or a few gusts of wind make to anything? You're not going to Ireland to sunbathe - and no-one would go out for a decent walk without waterproof covering in their rucksack.
As a matter of interest, why on earth do you want to know?
How can a weather report be unreliable? Is there a secret gang of reporters wilfully going round inventing fake accounts of rain, or of cloudy afternoons?
Irish weather defeats imbecilic predictions by phoney weather channels: the only way of knowing what today's weather's going to be like is to wait till tomorrow. That's not a joke: it's the reality of weather on an island with an almost idyllic climate.
You can be sure that while you'll be in Ireland there'll be no blizzards, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, droughts, floods or any of the other horrors that plague less fortunate places (especially those ghastly dumps like California that delude themselves grown ups of sound mind want to live anywhere so uninhabitable).
Most probably in April, daytime temps will fluctuate between high thirties F and low sixties (possibly within quarter of an hour). It'll rain sometimes (usually for a few minutes, and usually about as bothersomely as an atomiser), Then it'll stop: possibly for an hour, possibly for a week.
No-one really cares, because what possible difference can a spot of rain or a few gusts of wind make to anything? You're not going to Ireland to sunbathe - and no-one would go out for a decent walk without waterproof covering in their rucksack.
As a matter of interest, why on earth do you want to know?
Feb 19th, 2012, 10:26 AM
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Due to it's location and the Gulf Stream Ireland has a very moderate climate with cool summers and relatively warm winters. April temps are usually moderate and there is a very good chance of rain, drizzle, mist, clouds etc. You may also get sunny intervals. You are likely to get all of them in the same day.
Bring spring like clothing that you can layer, a sturdy folding umbrella and several pairs of waterproof walking shoes.
Bring spring like clothing that you can layer, a sturdy folding umbrella and several pairs of waterproof walking shoes.
Feb 20th, 2012, 05:02 AM
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Cathinjoetown and nytraveler - thank you! That's exact;ly what I was thinking: layers, umbrella, and waterproof shoes. 
flanneruk... Man oh man, that was one angry post, my advice to you - breathe and relax. Asking about weather of a country you are travelling to is not a big deal.
flanneruk... Man oh man, that was one angry post, my advice to you - breathe and relax. Asking about weather of a country you are travelling to is not a big deal.
Jan 20th, 2013, 05:34 AM
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The latter has been scientifically proven more accurate than relying on weather forecasts for Ireland for more than 12 hours in advance. Averages and season predictions are as bogus as referring to last year's newspaper weather forecast.
Jan 21st, 2013, 02:06 AM
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Seriously, April is a lovely month here. Early in the month ther will still be daffodils all around and later lambs in the fields. and the grass will be fresh and all will be green. Rare for there to be frost this late, but it can be cool and yes it can rain heavily
But as soaked visitors assure me, no one comes here for the weather. A waterproof and layers of clothing work well. Always plenty of indoor things to do and see in the south west too.
But as soaked visitors assure me, no one comes here for the weather. A waterproof and layers of clothing work well. Always plenty of indoor things to do and see in the south west too.
Jan 24th, 2013, 06:44 PM
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I spent the month of March in Ireland year before last and it was gloriously sunny, lovely and maybe a couple drizzly days. Doesn't matter really - take an umbrella, you'll still have a wonderful time.
Jan 24th, 2013, 08:33 PM
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I arrived towards the end of April last year...it was cool but the sun was shining. A few hours later while walking I was pounded by hail. Plan on rain, wind, cool and some sun as well. Its just always beautiful..that you can count on!
Feb 7th, 2013, 01:42 AM
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Well, we have had serious weather of late here... seems more gales than usual and more rain even. NB I am in the Kerry mountains and it is the most lovely part of Ireland, and I have lived in many counties. Always exploring and learning still
And yes, as Shadow says, we get all four seasons in one day as a regular occurrence, The worst days are those when that soift misty stuff closes in for the day
And yes, as Shadow says, we get all four seasons in one day as a regular occurrence, The worst days are those when that soift misty stuff closes in for the day
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April 2010 in Ireland (Bray) was unusually sunny without a single drop of rain. But my hostess every day told me to bring my umbrella. The sun always follows me in my trips. It’s true for me. Have you some special paranormal feelings? (lol)
