Lake Charles Weather in January

The climate in Lake Charles during January can be summarized as mild and damp.

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 6th 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.

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 January 2024.