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Weather in Portlaoise for January 2026

Your guide to Portlaoise weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Portlaoise usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Portlaoise snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Portlaoise has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 5.6 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.4 °C).

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Portlaoise with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 6.1 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Portlaoise at the beginning of January is 3.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 6.7 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Portlaoise in January is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 114 mm of precipitation.

Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
14
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
6°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
91 %
Avg humidity

Portlaoise Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
6°
2
Sunny
3°
3
Partly cloudy
3°
4
Patchy moderate snow
3°
5
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
6
Light freezing rain
3°
7
Cloudy
3°
8
Overcast
0°
9
Overcast
2°
10
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
11
Patchy rain possible
8°
12
Overcast
9°
13
Patchy rain possible
9°
14
Overcast
9°
15
Sunny
8°
16
Overcast
7°
17
Overcast
8°
18
Overcast
9°
19
Patchy rain possible
9°
20
Patchy rain possible
9°
21
Patchy rain possible
7°
22
Patchy rain possible
6°
23
Moderate or heavy rain shower
6°
24
Patchy rain possible
9°
25
Heavy rain at times
5°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
6°
27
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
28
Moderate or heavy rain shower
7°
29
Overcast
5°
30
Patchy rain possible
8°
31
Patchy rain possible
8°

Temperatures trend during January in Portlaoise

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Portlaoise day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /-1° 5.6 mm 0 cm
2 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-1° 0.7 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
4 Jan. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 3° /-1° 4.3 mm 2.9 cm
5 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-1° 17.7 mm 12.3 cm
6 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-1° 0.7 mm 0.3 cm
7 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 3° /-3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 0.6 mm 0.4 cm
9 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-3° 2.3 mm 1.1 cm
11 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /3° 3.4 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /3° 0.3 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 2.2 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /4° 5.8 mm 0 cm
15 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /2° 0.4 mm 0 cm
17 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /3° 0.9 mm 0 cm
18 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 0.4 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 2.2 mm 0 cm
21 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /2° 2.3 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /0° 1.3 mm 0 cm
23 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 6° /2° 9.1 mm 0 cm
24 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /1° 8.7 mm 0 cm
25 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 5° /0° 1.4 mm 0 cm
26 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 6° /1° 10.3 mm 0 cm
27 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /3° 6.4 mm 0 cm
28 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 7° /2° 3.6 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 5° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Portlaoise in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Portlaoise forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Portlaoise in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Portlaoise during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Portlaoise during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 114 mm is expected in Portlaoise during January, occurring over more than 14 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Portlaoise in January 2026?

Portlaoise experiences an average snowfall of 31.2 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Portlaoise during January?

The average wind speed in Portlaoise during January is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Portlaoise snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Portlaoise’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Portlaoise sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 31.2 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Portlaoise

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Portlaoises January weather 💧
Typically, Portlaoise has 14 rainy days in January with a total of 114 mm of rainfall.

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