Ireland Experiences Above Average Rainfall and Temperatures in April 2026
April 2026 in Ireland was marked by above-average rainfall and temperatures, as reported by Met Ãireann. The national mean temperature for the month was 9.69°C, making it the 12th warmest April since 1900. The highest temperature recorded was 21.3°C at Claremorris, Co. Mayo on April 24. Rainfall was also significant, with the country experiencing 113% of the 1991-2020 long-term average (LTA) rainfall, ranking it as the 21st wettest April since 1941. The highest daily rainfall was 38.6 mm at Belmullet, Co. Mayo on April 4. Notably, Mace Head, Co. Galway recorded its wettest April on record with 109.8 mm, which is 165% of its LTA. 
