Weather in May in Laois
Planning a getaway to Laois this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Laois in May?
Laois is a region in Ireland. May in Laois generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Portlaoise.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Killenard with an average of 71 mm to moderate rainfall in Donaghmore with 77 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in Laois, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Laois's yearly weather, check out our Laois climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Laois?
Portlaoise
In May Portlaoise generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Killenard
In May Killenard generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mountmellick
In May Mountmellick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Donaghmore
In May Donaghmore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Abbeyleix
In May Abbeyleix generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Laois?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Laois with overall tolerable weather in Portlaoise. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Portlaoise. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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