When is the best time to go to Lake Charles
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lake Charles, 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.
Average temperatures in Lake Charles
Lake Charles weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lake Charles 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 118mm | 5hrs | 11.3hrs |
Lake Charles's weather in January is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lake Charles for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Lake Charles and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Lake Charles weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 96mm | 6.4hrs | 12hrs |
February in Lake Charles is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lake Charles.
February is in the winter in Lake Charles and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 96mm 3.8 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Lake Charles weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 89mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Lake Charles is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lake Charles, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Lake Charles and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 89mm 3.5 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Lake Charles weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 89mm | 7.7hrs | 13.7hrs |
Lake Charles's weather in April is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lake Charles, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Lake Charles and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Lake Charles weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 143mm | 9.2hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Lake Charles and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lake Charles.
May is in the spring in Lake Charles and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 126mm | 10.2hrs | 11.3hrs |
June in Lake Charles is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lake Charles for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Lake Charles and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Lake Charles weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 130mm | 9.8hrs | 12hrs |
July in Lake Charles is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lake Charles for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Lake Charles and is typically the 6th 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.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 130mm 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Lake Charles weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 129mm | 9.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Lake Charles is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lake Charles for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Lake Charles and is typically the 5th 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.
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.
Lake Charles weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 138mm | 8.3hrs | 13.7hrs |
Lake Charles's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lake Charles for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Lake Charles and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Lake Charles weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 100mm | 8.3hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Lake Charles and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lake Charles, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Lake Charles and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Lake Charles weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 111mm | 6.6hrs | 11.3hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Lake Charles during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lake Charles.
November is in the fall / autumn in Lake Charles and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Lake Charles weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 133mm | 5.4hrs | 12hrs |
December in Lake Charles is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lake Charles for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Lake Charles and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lake Charles with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Lake Charles weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
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