LAST month was the coldest April in 27 years, according to statistics from Armagh Observatory.
The observatory said the average temperature was just above 7C, cooler than the long-term average.
The month saw 21 nights of ground frost as well as sleet, hail and some snow. The coldest night was April 9, with a low of -1.5C.
April was also slightly drier and duller than average. The wettest day was April 6 with 7.5 mm of rainfall.
The observatory has been recording the weather at Armagh since 1795.
