Portlaoise in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Portlaoise in may 2025
The weather in Portlaoise in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Fog
30% of time
26%
21%
13%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Cloudy
47% of time
24%
14%
12%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Cloudy
33% of time
23%
22%
16%
Weather at 3am
45°F
37%
16%
15%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Portlaoise in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Portlaoise in may.
The climate of Portlaoise in may is tolerable
the weather in Portlaoise in may is wet (with 2.5in of rainfall over 3 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area this month, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Portlaoise is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Portlaoise in may with a maximum record of 74°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 13% of the month.
Day length in Portlaoise in may is 15:51. Sunrise is at 04:30 and sunset is at 20:21.
With an unfavorable weather, may is not recommended to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Portlaoise in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.96km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 63% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:51 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Portlaoise in may 2024:
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 56°F
41°F to 59°F
45°F to 56°F
41°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
49°F to 67°F
52°F to 67°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
45°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in may
Cities near Portlaoise:
| Tullamore in may | tolerable weather |
| Carlow in may | tolerable weather |
| Droichead Nua in may | tolerable weather |
| Birr in may | tolerable weather |
| Kilkenny in may | tolerable weather |
| Naas in may | tolerable weather |
| Wicklow Mountains National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Athlone in may | tolerable weather |
| Cashel in may | bad weather |
| Enniscorthy in may | tolerable weather |
| Dublin in may | tolerable weather |
| Navan in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Portlaoise
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Weather data for Portlaoise in may:
Weather data for Portlaoise for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Portlaoise. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Portlaoise can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Portlaoise.