April Weather in Ireland
 

Hello everyone!<BR><BR>My family is planning our first trip to Ireland for next year. We were planning on going in the summer, but after comparing prices and reading about the crowds, we are thinking of going during the first week of April instead. Beter deals and (we think) less people. Can anyone tell me how the weather compares in April compared to the summer? What can we expect if we opt for a spring trip?<BR><BR>Thanks for any advice!

Nancy<BR>Ave Temps in April: 46 degrees F. You can check it here http://www.worldclimate.com Just expect rain whenever you go. :-)

The only sure thing about Irish weather is that you can never count on it. I've seen freezing rain in the summer, and lovely 50 degree days in February. You just can't plan for it.<BR><BR>The only thing you can expect is rain. But then again, you may get lucky. I know a lot of people who end up with rain-free trips to Ireland.<BR><BR>I like Ireland in April, particularly as you get to see lambs actually frolicking in the fields this time of year.

Hi - We were there the last week of May last year and it was much colder than expected. I wish i had had a scarf at some points. Just bring waterproof jackets and an extra sweater and you should be fine. It is a great time to go b/c of the lack of crowds so that will make up for any bad weather you encounter.<BR><BR>Erin

I have always been there in late April or May and I've loved it. I've had great luck with the weather, though I agree, it will be cool. The good news is that April is one of the drier months.<BR><BR>For a good over view go to:<BR>http://www.onlineweather.com/ and click the Ireland tab. The right hand column has a climate link and also a very useful sunrise/sunset link. Daylight savings goes into effect a week early in Ireland and the UK than here.<BR><BR>have fun!<BR><BR>Bill

I heard this saying in Ireland while there one year...<BR><BR>"If you can see the mountains, it's going to rain. If you can't see them, it is raining."<BR><BR>I, too, am going this April and am a bit apprehensive about the weather. Thanks for all the good advice!

Expect showers followed by periods of rain. Some days will be much nicer, rain followed by periods of light showers.<BR><BR>In my travel experiences, there is usually a reason why the crowds are thinner and the deals are better at certain times of year. That said, if it does rain, that's part of the charm of Ireland.

It rains on the west coast of Ireland for 9% of the time and for 6% on the east coast.While you can get rain for a full day it is mostly showers you get in April.

I agree with Ann. Don't plan a trip to Ireland based on the weather. If April works best, by all means it's April then.<BR><BR>In San Francisco, where I'm from, people ask me how to pack and my main advise is take layers and ignore the weather reports. <BR><BR>

It only rains twice a week in Ireland - once for 3 days, the second time for 4.

You could be quite lucky with the weather here in April or May - we often have the best weather of the whole smmer in those two months - just be prepared for anything and we do really get all four seasons in one day so you'll need your umbrella, sunscreen,gloves and sunglasses. Come prepared and you might be surprised!

Well, you never actually will need sunscreen in Ireland, unless you're actually from there.<BR><BR>I love when the temperature creeps above 60 F anywhere in Ireland. At lunchtime, every male office worker strips off his shirt and tie, and everyone starts talking about how "close" (humid is the best translation I came come up with) it is.<BR><BR>But when it does hit 60 F in Ireland, there's no where else in the world I'd rather be.

Just returned from Ireland a week ago. Our weather was in the high 40's and rain every day. It was not a pouring rain, and it did not stop us from doing anything and it did not last all day, but hardly any sun. We took layers of clothing and it was the best. Turtlenecks with cotton sweaters and waterproof jackets and waterproof shoe boots and unbrella's. It made going into those pubs with the peat fires burning a real joy!

Check out the Irish Meteorological Service site at http://www.meteireann.ie for detailed weather forecasts & historical weather information.