Laois Weather & Climate: Ireland

Climate by month across Laois, Ireland, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Laois

Laois in Ireland sees its peak temperatures in July (20°C (68°F)) and its coolest in January (9°C (48°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Portlaoise, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Laois offers pleasant conditions in July and August, with temperatures typically ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 20°C (68°F).

The coldest months are usually in January, February and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Laois maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with November seeing 85 mm (3.3 in) and March receiving 67 mm (2.6 in).

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Portlaoise Killenard Mountmellick Donaghmore Abbeyleix
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Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Portlaoise 9°C (48°F) 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 929 mm (37 in)
Killenard 9°C (48°F) 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 920 mm (36 in) 1,432 hours
Mountmellick 9°C (48°F) 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 938 mm (37 in)
Donaghmore 9°C (48°F) 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 969 mm (38 in) 1,302 hours
Abbeyleix 9°C (48°F) 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 932 mm (37 in)

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