Laois Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Laois, Ireland in April.

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Portlaoise Killenard Mountmellick Donaghmore

Thinking about venturing to Laois, Ireland this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Laois in April

Laois, Ireland is a region in Ireland. April in Laois generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Portlaoise.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Laois, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Killenard with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Donaghmore with 77 mm (3 in).

Explore Laois by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Laois - and find the best time to visit. (based on Portlaoise)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Laois in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Laois.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Laois

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Laois, Ireland?

Temperature range in Laois (April)

Precipitation variation in Laois (April)

Portlaoise

In April Portlaoise generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Portlaoise →

Killenard

In April Killenard generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
157 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Killenard →

Mountmellick

In April Mountmellick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Mountmellick →

Donaghmore

In April Donaghmore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
156 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Donaghmore →

Abbeyleix

In April Abbeyleix generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Laois in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portlaoise 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Killenard 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Mountmellick 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Donaghmore 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Abbeyleix 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Laois weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Laois, Ireland in April?

In April, Laois, Ireland generally has mixed weather conditions. Portlaoise sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Laois, Ireland in April?

Daytime temperatures in Portlaoise peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in April, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does Laois, Ireland get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Laois, Ireland. Portlaoise averages only about 73 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Laois, Ireland?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Portlaoise, April may not be the ideal time to visit Laois, Ireland.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in Portlaoise. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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