When is the best time to go to Lafayette

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lafayette, 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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Lafayette weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lafayette 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

Lafayette January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 113mm 4.9hrs 10.9hrs

The weather in January in Lafayette is characteristically cool and damp.

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

January is in the winter in Lafayette and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lafayette with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lafayette February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 112mm 5.6hrs 11.8hrs

February in Lafayette is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Lafayette and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lafayette with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lafayette March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 135mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lafayette is characteristically cool and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Lafayette and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lafayette with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lafayette April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 111mm 8.1hrs 14hrs

Lafayette's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Lafayette and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lafayette with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lafayette May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 128mm 9hrs 15hrs

May is a wet month in Lafayette and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Lafayette.

May is in the spring in Lafayette and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lafayette with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lafayette June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 110mm 9.9hrs 10.9hrs

The weather in June in Lafayette is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

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

June is in the summer in Lafayette and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lafayette with around 110mm 4.3 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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July

Lafayette July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 119mm 9.6hrs 11.8hrs

July in Lafayette is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Lafayette and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lafayette with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Lafayette August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 95mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lafayette is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Lafayette and is typically the 5th 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.

On average August is the 5th wettest 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.

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September

Lafayette September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 99mm 8.1hrs 14hrs

Lafayette's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Lafayette and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lafayette with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Lafayette October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 76mm 7.4hrs 15hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lafayette and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lafayette with around 76mm 3 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Lafayette November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 109mm 5.3hrs 10.9hrs

November in Lafayette is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Lafayette and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lafayette with around 109mm 4.3 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Lafayette December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 127mm 4.5hrs 11.8hrs

December in Lafayette is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Lafayette and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lafayette with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Lafayette weather stats

Lafayette weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: October 76mm 3ins
Sunniest month: June 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: March 135mm 5.3ins
Warmest sea: August 25.6°C 78.1°F
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