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Laois weather in January

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

What is the weather like in Laois in January?

Laois is a region in Ireland. January in Laois generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Portlaoise. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Killenard with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Donaghmore with 82 mm.

For specific regional insights in Laois for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Laois climate page.

Where to go in Laois in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Laois on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Laois?

Portlaoise

In January Portlaoise generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Portlaoise
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
85 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
78 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
73 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Portlaoise

Killenard

In January Killenard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Killenard
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
51 hours 
83 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
56 hours 
77 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
71 hours 
72 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Killenard

Mountmellick

In January Mountmellick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mountmellick
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
85 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
78 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
73 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Mountmellick

Donaghmore

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

Donaghmore
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
88 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
48 hours 
82 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
77 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Donaghmore

Abbeyleix

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

Abbeyleix
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
85 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
78 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
73 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Abbeyleix

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

Is January the best time to visit Laois?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Laois due to the typically poor weather in Portlaoise.

On average, the best time to visit Laois is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Portlaoise. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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