Laois Weather in February

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

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Portlaoise Killenard Mountmellick Donaghmore

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

What to Expect in Laois in February

Laois, Ireland is a region in Ireland. February in Laois generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Portlaoise.

For a closer look at conditions across Laois, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, 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).

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Best Places to Visit in Laois in February

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

Temperature range in Laois (February)

Precipitation variation in Laois (February)

Portlaoise

In February Portlaoise generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Portlaoise →

Killenard

In February Killenard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
71 hours
110 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Killenard →

Mountmellick

In February Mountmellick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Mountmellick →

Donaghmore

In February Donaghmore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Donaghmore →

Abbeyleix

In February Abbeyleix generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Abbeyleix →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Laois, in Ireland.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portlaoise 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Killenard 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Mountmellick 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Donaghmore 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Abbeyleix 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Laois weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Laois, Ireland in February. The popular destination of Portlaoise averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Portlaoise, the average daytime high in February is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Laois, Ireland during February, with Portlaoise averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Laois, Ireland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Portlaoise. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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