Laois Weather in August

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

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Portlaoise Killenard Mountmellick Donaghmore

Planning a trip to Laois, Ireland this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Laois in August

Laois, Ireland is a region in Ireland. August in Laois generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Portlaoise.

For specific regional insights in Laois, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 83 mm (3.3 in) in Portlaoise.

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Laois, Ireland?

Temperature range in Laois (August)

Precipitation variation in Laois (August)

Portlaoise

In August Portlaoise generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Portlaoise →

Killenard

In August Killenard generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Killenard →

Mountmellick

In August Mountmellick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mountmellick →

Donaghmore

In August Donaghmore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
142 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Donaghmore →

Abbeyleix

In August Abbeyleix generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portlaoise 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Killenard 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Mountmellick 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Donaghmore 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Abbeyleix 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Laois weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Laois, Ireland typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Portlaoise average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

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

In Portlaoise, the average daytime high in August is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

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

August is on the drier side in Laois, Ireland. Portlaoise averages only about 83 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Laois, Ireland?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Laois, Ireland with overall perfect weather in Portlaoise. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Portlaoise. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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