County in Ireland

County Laois Map

Interactive map of County Laois with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 12:03 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 91.000

Summary

County Laois is a county in Ireland. County Laois is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 91.000.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in County Laois with overcast. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 45°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 11%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit County Laois is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 68°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 53 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 62°F is 4.1°F below the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in County Laois today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of County Laois

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 52°59′39.5″N 7°19′56.3″W (52.9943, -7.3323)

Quick facts about County Laois

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates52°59′39.5″N 7°19′56.3″W (52.9943, -7.3323)
Population91.000
Local time12:03 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring counties in Ireland

Sorted by distance from County Laois.

Getting to County Laois

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Kilkenny · 24 mi · roughly 33 min driving
  • Dublin · 51 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
  • Waterford · 52 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
  • Limerick · 59 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving
  • Galway · 74 mi · roughly 1.7 h driving
  • Doolin · 85 mi · roughly 2 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near County Laois

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB53 miDublin
London Heathrow AirportLHR309 miLondon

Things to do in County Laois

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Laois.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Laois?

County Laois is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.9943, -7.3323. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Laois right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 72% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Laois?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Laois, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is County Laois in?

County Laois observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:03 AM.

How many people live in County Laois?

County Laois has a population of approximately 91.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Laois?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 53 mi away and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 309 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Laois?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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