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Ireland in April

A solid time to go

The 1916 Easter Rising centenary events continue as annual commemorations at the GPO.

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Daytime high

12°C

54°F

Overnight low

5°C

41°F

Rainfall

51 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Ireland in April

April brings cool weather to Ireland, with daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and overnight lows near 5°C (41°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 51 mm of rainfall on average. The 1916 Easter Rising centenary events continue as annual commemorations at the GPO..

Crowds are manageable in April — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

What’s happening in April

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Punchestown Festival · AprFive-day National Hunt racing festival drawing 130,000 spectators, featuring the Punchestown Gold Cup and marking the traditional end of Ireland's jump racing season with betting rings and hospitality marquees.

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