Laois Weather in October

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

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Portlaoise Killenard Mountmellick Donaghmore

Planning a journey to Laois, Ireland this October 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 October

Laois, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in Laois generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Portlaoise.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Killenard with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Donaghmore with 86 mm (3.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Laois in October

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

Temperature range in Laois (October)

Precipitation variation in Laois (October)

Portlaoise

In October Portlaoise generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Portlaoise →

Killenard

In October Killenard generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
97 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Killenard →

Mountmellick

In October Mountmellick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Mountmellick →

Donaghmore

In October Donaghmore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
87 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Donaghmore →

Abbeyleix

In October Abbeyleix generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Abbeyleix →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portlaoise 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Killenard 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Mountmellick 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Donaghmore 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Abbeyleix 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Laois weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Laois, Ireland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Portlaoise sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

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

Average temperatures in Laois, Ireland during October range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Portlaoise.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Laois, Ireland during October, with Portlaoise averaging close to 83 mm (3.3 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Laois, Ireland?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Portlaoise, October might be a good time to visit Laois, Ireland. 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. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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