Portlaoise weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 13°C (55°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Portlaoise sits 100 m (328 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Portlaoise, Leinster, Ireland.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Portlaoise weather
Is it raining in Portlaoise right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 13° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Portlaoise this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–15° and lows of 3–8°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Portlaoise lately?
In the past 7 days, Portlaoise had 5 rainy days and 35.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Portlaoise?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Portlaoise weather by month
When is the best time to visit Portlaoise?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Portlaoise is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (44°F) in January to 19°C (66°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Portlaoise?
November is the wettest month, with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 65 mm (2.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Portlaoise?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (44°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F).
Does Portlaoise have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 103 mm (4.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months