Donegal Weather in April

What's the weather like in Donegal (Ulster) in April 2024?

The climate in Donegal during April can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

April is in the spring in Donegal and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Donegal weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.9°C 51.6°F
Nightly temperature 2.5°C 36.5°F
Average temperature 6.7°C 44.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 84 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49.2°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average April is the driest month of the year in Donegal with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Donegal

Donegal average temperature in April

April rainfall

Donegal average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Donegal average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Donegal in April 2024.

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Donegal weather stats

Donegal weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.2°C 63°F
Driest month: April 84mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: April 5.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: December 173mm 6.8ins
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