Port Laoise
City in Ireland
Port Laoise is a town in Ireland located 78 kilometers from Dublin. Visitors travel here to see historical sites such as Dunamase and Stradbally Hall.
What to see
The local area features two main points of interest. You can visit the ruins of Dunamase, a historic site, or explore the grounds of Stradbally Hall.
When to go
Temperatures are mild throughout the year. The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs ranging from 17 °C to 19 °C. These months generally see 15 to 19 days of rain. If you prefer cooler weather, the spring months of April and May offer daily highs between 12 °C and 15 °C and typically have fewer rainy days than the rest of the year. Winter months are colder, with daily highs dropping to between 7 °C and 10 °C and rainfall occurring on up to 20 days in December.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, located 82 kilometers away. From there, you can reach Port Laoise by traveling 78 kilometers from the capital.
Top sights in Port Laoise
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 98 | 73 | 78 | 66 | 74 | 72 | 73 | 87 | 82 | 108 | 95 | 98 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Port Laoise (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.