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Portlaoise in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Portlaoise in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to Portlaoise, Ireland.

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Portlaoise in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Portlaoise in May in summary
Fair weather
Min 7°C Max 14°C 63 mm 3 day(s) 94% 63% 11.8 h/day
Best activities in May
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
High crowding 04:30 20:21
Hourly weather

Average weather in Portlaoise in May 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Portlaoise in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Portlaoise in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Portlaoise in May.

Temperatures and rain in Portlaoise in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

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Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Portlaoise in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Portlaoise in May

Check the seasonal normals in Portlaoise in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature 7.8°C 10.6°C 13.5°C
Maximum temperature 11.6°C 13.8°C 16.6°C
Minimum temperature 4.1°C 7.3°C 10.4°C
Record maximum temperature 20.0°C
(2011)
23.0°C
(2010)
26.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature -6.0°C
(2013)
-1.0°C
(2021)
4.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 1 day(s)
(3%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
11 day(s)
(37%)
Number of days below 0° 3 day(s)
(10%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 20 km/h 20 km/h 17 km/h
Wind temperature 1.4°C 5.1°C 9.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 50.1 mm 62.7 mm 71.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 16 day(s)
(53%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
20 day(s)
(67%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 2 day(s)
(8%)
3 day(s)
(11%)
4 day(s)
(15%)
Record precipitation in one day 21.0 mm
(2009)
22.6 mm
(2016)
20.3 mm
(2012)
Other weather data
Humidity 95% 94% 94%
Visibility 8.0 km 8.0 km 7.8 km
Cloud cover 60% 63% 66%
UV index 3 3 4
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h30 04h30 04h02
Sunset time 19h30 20h21 20h57
Day length 14h00 15h51 16h55
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When very bad weather fair weather adverse weather
Activities and events

What to do in Portlaoise in May?

Best activities in May
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Portlaoise in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Portlaoise in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Cloudy
11°C18°C0.0 mm
2
Partly Cloudy
5°C15°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
5°C14°C0.2 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
2°C11°C0.1 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
3°C12°C0.0 mm
6
Overcast
4°C14°C0.0 mm
7
Cloudy
7°C16°C0.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
6°C15°C0.1 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
5°C16°C0.0 mm
10
Cloudy
6°C16°C0.0 mm
11
Cloudy
7°C17°C0.4 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
8°C16°C1.2 mm
13
Overcast
11°C18°C0.1 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
10°C19°C0.1 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
9°C18°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
7°C18°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
8°C19°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
8°C19°C0.0 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
8°C16°C4.4 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
9°C15°C1.1 mm
21
Cloudy
8°C19°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
8°C18°C0.0 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
7°C16°C0.8 mm
24
Overcast
14°C17°C1.2 mm
25
Patchy light drizzle
9°C13°C0.6 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
8°C12°C0.8 mm
27
Fog
8°C10°C3.6 mm
28
Light drizzle
9°C16°C1.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
15°C18°C0.8 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
11°C18°C0.6 mm
31
Patchy light rain
12°C16°C0.9 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Portlaoise in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Portlaoise in May, which ranks this month 1st out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 14°C during the day and 7°C at night, with about 63 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

Expect about 11.8 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 66/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.
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