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When is the best time to visit Louisville?
In general the best time to visit Louisville is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in July and it has 5 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Louisville in different months
This is the average weather in Louisville for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +88°F during July.
In January, February, March, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 54 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 118 mm in March.
Climate in Louisville
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Louisville for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +70°F | +81°F | +84°F | +88°F | +93°F | +104°F | +104°F | +100°F | +100°F | +95°F | +84°F | +75°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +43°F | +46°F | +57°F | +68°F | +77°F | +84°F | +88°F | +86°F | +81°F | +70°F | +57°F | +46°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -20°F | -8°F | 0°F | +23°F | +32°F | +46°F | +54°F | +48°F | +37°F | +25°F | +16°F | -20°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 68 | 64 | 62 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 75 | 81 | 118 | 136 | 154 | 126 | 140 | 98 | 102 | 93 | 102 | 102 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 17 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Louisville during the whole year:
The hottest month in Louisville is July with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +28°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Louisville looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Louisville is December with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 62%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Louisville during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 102 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 17 rainy days and 154 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Louisville during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 6 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Louisville:
What is the hottest month in Louisville?
The hottest month in Louisville is July with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Louisville?
The coldest month in Louisville is January with minimum temperatures of +28°F.
Is Louisville worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Louisville could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Louisville?
if you're looking to visit Louisville when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, July, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 75 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Louisville
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Louisville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
