Portlaoise Weather in August

What's the weather like in Portlaoise (Leinster) in August 2024?

The climate in Portlaoise during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Portlaoise and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Portlaoise weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.9°C 66°F
Nightly temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Average temperature 14.4°C 57.9°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 79 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Portlaoise with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Portlaoise

Portlaoise average temperature in August

August rainfall

Portlaoise average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Portlaoise average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Portlaoise in August 2024.

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Portlaoise weather stats

Portlaoise weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.1°C 66.4°F
Driest month: April 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 5.9hrs
Coldest month: January 7°C 44.6°F
Wettest month: December 93mm 3.7ins
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