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What to pack for Ireland in April
Typical April, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 54°F, lows 41°F, rain 14 of 30 days
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Sunset lands around 8:25pm. Wind averages 12 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
14 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 41°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Lows around 41°F mean exposed skin loses heat fast on windy coastal walks.
Gloves
Wind at 20 km/h cuts through layers, so fingers go numb without insulation.
Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 5.1 plus 14 hours of daylight means skin burns even on cool days.
Polarized sunglasses
Coastal glare off water and wet rocks strains eyes without polarized lenses.
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Recommended
8 items
Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
AirTag / tracker for bags
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