When is the best time to go to La Crosse

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit La Crosse, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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La Crosse weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit La Crosse are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

La Crosse January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 23mm 5.6hrs 10.4hrs

January is a dry month in La Crosse and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to La Crosse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in La Crosse and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in La Crosse with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

La Crosse February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 23mm 7.4hrs 11.5hrs

February in La Crosse is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Crosse.

February is in the winter in La Crosse and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in La Crosse with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

La Crosse March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 48mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in La Crosse is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to La Crosse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in La Crosse and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in La Crosse with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

La Crosse April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 76mm 8.4hrs 14.4hrs

La Crosse's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to La Crosse for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in La Crosse and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in La Crosse with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

La Crosse May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 85mm 10hrs 15.8hrs

May is a a little damp month in La Crosse and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit La Crosse, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in La Crosse and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in La Crosse with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

La Crosse June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 99mm 10.7hrs 10.4hrs

La Crosse's weather in June is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit La Crosse, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in La Crosse and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in La Crosse with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

La Crosse July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 100mm 10.9hrs 11.5hrs

July in La Crosse is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit La Crosse, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in La Crosse and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in La Crosse with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

La Crosse August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 102mm 9.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in La Crosse is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit La Crosse, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in La Crosse and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in La Crosse with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

La Crosse September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 95mm 7.7hrs 14.4hrs

La Crosse's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit La Crosse, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in La Crosse and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in La Crosse with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

La Crosse October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 56mm 6.9hrs 15.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in La Crosse and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit La Crosse, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in La Crosse and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in La Crosse with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

La Crosse November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 45mm 4.6hrs 10.4hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in La Crosse and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to La Crosse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in La Crosse and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in La Crosse with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

La Crosse December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 31mm 4.4hrs 11.5hrs

December in La Crosse is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to La Crosse for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in La Crosse and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in La Crosse with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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La Crosse weather stats

La Crosse weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: February 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -5°C 23°F
Wettest month: August 102mm 4ins
Warmest sea: August 18.6°C 65.5°F
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