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Portlaoise weather in December (Laois, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Portlaoise this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Portlaoise generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Portlaoise in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Portlaoise. 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 December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Ireland in December

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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