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Portlaoise in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Portlaoise in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Portlaoise, Ireland.

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Portlaoise in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Portlaoise in October in summary
Fair weather
Min 8°C Max 13°C 54 mm 3 day(s) 95% 65% 6.2 h/day
Possible activities in October
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:56 17:33
Hourly weather

Average weather in Portlaoise in October 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Portlaoise in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. 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 October

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

Temperatures and rain in Portlaoise in October

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Portlaoise in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Portlaoise in October

Check the seasonal normals in Portlaoise in October 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
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 12.6°C 10.3°C 7.1°C
Maximum temperature 15.8°C 12.8°C 9.1°C
Minimum temperature 9.4°C 7.7°C 5.0°C
Record maximum temperature 25.0°C
(2021)
19.0°C
(2013)
16.0°C
(2015)
Record low temperature -1.0°C
(2010)
-2.0°C
(2012)
-8.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 7 day(s)
(23%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
Wind
Wind speed 18 km/h 20 km/h 21 km/h
Wind temperature 7.8°C 5.5°C 2.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 53.0 mm 54.4 mm 72.0 mm
Number of days with precipitation 16 day(s)
(53%)
17 day(s)
(55%)
16 day(s)
(53%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(10%)
3 day(s)
(11%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
Record precipitation in one day 20.9 mm
(2017)
35.1 mm
(2020)
29.9 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 96% 95% 94%
Visibility 7.4 km 7.6 km 7.7 km
Cloud cover 64% 65% 62%
UV index 3 3 2
Daily sunshine 10h 6h 6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h03 06h56 07h54
Sunset time 18h44 17h33 16h33
Day length 12h41 10h37 8h39
Our opinion on the climate in October
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Activities and events

What to do in Portlaoise in October?

Possible activities in October
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Portlaoise in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Overcast
14°C17°C1.1 mm
2
Light drizzle
13°C14°C7.8 mm
3
Light rain
10°C16°C1.2 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
7°C13°C4.4 mm
5
Overcast
9°C13°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
11°C16°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
11°C14°C0.0 mm
8
Cloudy
5°C13°C0.0 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
7°C15°C0.0 mm
10
Overcast
6°C15°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
5°C15°C0.0 mm
12
Overcast
5°C15°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
7°C17°C0.0 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
12°C16°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
8°C16°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
6°C14°C0.0 mm
17
Partly Cloudy
6°C14°C0.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
11°C13°C2.3 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
14°C15°C3.1 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
11°C12°C1.2 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
10°C13°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy light drizzle
7°C11°C3.7 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
6°C8°C0.9 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
8°C10°C1.0 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
7°C9°C0.2 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
6°C12°C0.2 mm
27
Cloudy
8°C12°C0.2 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
9°C11°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy light drizzle
5°C10°C0.2 mm
30
Light drizzle
5°C12°C2.8 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
10°C12°C8.5 mm
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Where to go near Portlaoise in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Portlaoise in October: 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 October, which ranks this month 3th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 13°C during the day and 8°C at night, with about 54 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

Expect about 6.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Nature and landscapes.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 51/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.
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