Lake Charles Weather in August

What's the weather like in Lake Charles (Louisiana) in August 2024?

The climate in Lake Charles during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Lake Charles and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Lake Charles weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33°C 91.4°F
Nightly temperature 22.6°C 72.7°F
Average temperature 27.8°C 82°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 129 mm 5.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 29.7°C 85.4°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 129mm 5.1 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Lake Charles

Lake Charles average temperature in August

August rainfall

Lake Charles average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Lake Charles average rain in August

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 Lake Charles in August 2024.

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Lake Charles weather stats

Lake Charles weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.7°C 90.9°F
Driest month: April 89mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: June 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 15°C 59°F
Wettest month: May 143mm 5.6ins
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