Laois Weather in March

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

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Portlaoise Killenard Mountmellick Donaghmore

Planning a journey to Laois, Ireland this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Laois in March

Laois, Ireland is a region in Ireland. March in Laois generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Portlaoise.

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

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm (2.7 in) in Portlaoise. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Portlaoise typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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 March

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

Temperature range in Laois (March)

Precipitation variation in Laois (March)

Portlaoise

In March Portlaoise generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Portlaoise →

Killenard

In March Killenard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
110 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Killenard →

Mountmellick

In March Mountmellick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Mountmellick →

Donaghmore

In March Donaghmore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
101 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Donaghmore →

Abbeyleix

In March Abbeyleix generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Laois, in Ireland.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portlaoise 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Killenard 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Mountmellick 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Donaghmore 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Abbeyleix 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Laois weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Laois, Ireland generally has mixed weather conditions. Portlaoise sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Portlaoise peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Portlaoise averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Laois, Ireland.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Laois, Ireland?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Laois, Ireland due to the typically mixed weather in Portlaoise.

On average, the best time to visit Laois, Ireland is in July and August with generally 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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