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Best time to go to Lexington

When is the best time to go to Lexington, depending on the weather and climate.

When is the best time to visit Lexington?

In general the best time to visit Lexington 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 +86°F in July and it has 8 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 Lexington in different months

This is the average weather in Lexington for each month based on historic data:

April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +86°F during July.

In January, February, March, December the weather is average. Expect around 40 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 113 mm in March.

Climate in Lexington

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Lexington for each month:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum Temperature
+72°F	+79°F	+82°F	+88°F	+91°F	+102°F	+104°F	+100°F	+99°F	+95°F	+82°F	+75°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+41°F	+46°F	+55°F	+66°F	+75°F	+82°F	+86°F	+84°F	+79°F	+68°F	+55°F	+46°F
Minimum Temperature
-20°F	-17°F	-6°F	+21°F	+28°F	+45°F	+52°F	+46°F	+37°F	+23°F	+12°F	-20°F
Avg. water temperature
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Humidity, %
72	70	65	64	70	71	72	72	72	70	70	73
Rain, mm
77	88	113	125	145	126	141	103	102	93	109	103
Snow, mm
21	22	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	12
Average wind speed, m/s
3	3	3	3	2	2	2	1	2	2	3	3
Sunny Days
5	5	7	8	8	8	8	9	11	11	9	5
Cloud Days
10	9	7	5	5	4	4	4	5	7	8	10
Rainy Days
8	8	13	16	18	18	18	17	13	12	12	11
Snowy Days
7	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Lexington during the whole year:

The hottest month in Lexington is July with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +27°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Lexington looks throughout the year, in %:

The most humid month in Lexington is December with average humidity going up to 73%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 64%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Lexington during the whole year based on historical data:

The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 102 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 18 rainy days and 145 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Lexington during the whole year based on historical data:

The snowiest month is February with approximately 6 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lexington:

What is the hottest month in Lexington?

The hottest month in Lexington is July with average maximum temperature of +86°F.

What is the coldest month in Lexington?

The coldest month in Lexington is January with minimum temperatures of +27°F.

Is Lexington worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Lexington could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Lexington?

if you're looking to visit Lexington when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, July, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 77 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Lexington

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Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lexington, 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.