Portlaoise weather in May (Laois, Ireland)

How is May weather typically in Portlaoise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Portlaoise includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Portlaoise in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Ireland in May

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.