The climate in Lafayette during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Lafayette and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
Average temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 95 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 25.6°C 78°F |
Humidity | 74% |
Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lafayette with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lafayette in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
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Driest month: | October | 76mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 9.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 6.1°C 43°F |
Wettest month: | March | 135mm 5.3ins |