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Leinster, Ireland

Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix is a village in Leinster, Ireland. It has a population of about 1,770. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,770
Local time07:03
52.91° N, 7.34° WElevation 111 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
The year in Abbeyleixweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month104mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Abbeyleix at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

70 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

64 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 11 km

Weather in Abbeyleix

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
8°C

Rain · wind 25 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°5°11.6 mm
Sun25 Oct12°6°
Mon26 Oct17°6°8.1 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°3 mm
Wed28 Oct15°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°7°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct15°10°12.7 mm
Sat31 Oct10°3°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov9°2°

When to go to Abbeyleix

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151516344959585854371615
High8°9°10°13°16°18°20°19°17°14°10°8°
Low2°2°2°4°7°9°11°11°9°7°4°2°
Rain (mm)9471766470687084801049196
Wet days181516141616201915171817

What's on in Abbeyleix

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Abbeyleix

All monuments

More museums: Abbeyleix Heritage Centre

Outdoors around Abbeyleix

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Mountrath Golf ClubGolf courses
0.6 km
Abbeyleix Golf ClubGolf courses
1 km
Laois Caravan & Camping ParkCamp sites
5 km

Nature around Abbeyleix

Nature in Ireland

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Abbeyleix

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Abbeyleix

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Abbeyleix

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Abbeyleix from above

Getting to Abbeyleix

Dublin AirportDUB
92 km
Shannon AirportSNN
109 km
Cork International AirportORK
142 km
PortlaoiseRailway station
14 km
StradballyRailway station
17 km
BallybrophyRailway station
17 km

Places near Abbeyleix

Places with a climate like Abbeyleix

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Abbeyleix?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Abbeyleix.
What is the hottest month in Abbeyleix?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Abbeyleix?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Abbeyleix?
July is the wettest month with about 70 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.