Lake Charles Weather in December

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

The climate in Lake Charles during December can be summarized as mild and wet.

December 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 (43°F) is normal.

Lake Charles weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.3°C 63.1°F
Nightly temperature 6.1°C 43°F
Average temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 133 mm 5.2 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 19°C 66.2°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the 3rd 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.

December temperatures in Lake Charles

Lake Charles average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lake Charles average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lake Charles average rain in December

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 December 2024.