Portlaoise weather in August (Laois, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Portlaoise look like in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Portlaoise during August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night.

Precipitation

Portlaoise in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Portlaoise climate page with graphs.

 

Portlaoise, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Portlaoise, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portlaoise.

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