Portlaoise weather in January (Laois, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Portlaoise during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Portlaoise usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Portlaoise in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Portlaoise. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portlaoise, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Where to go in Ireland in January

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?

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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