When is the best time to go to Louisville

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Louisville 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

Louisville January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 58mm 5.3hrs 10.8hrs

The weather in January in Louisville is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Louisville and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Louisville with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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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February

Louisville February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 61mm 5.9hrs 11.7hrs

February in Louisville is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Louisville and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Louisville with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Louisville March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 98mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Louisville is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

March is in the spring in Louisville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Louisville with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Louisville April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 104mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Louisville and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Louisville with around 104mm 4.1 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

Louisville May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 106mm 9.6hrs 15.2hrs

May is a damp month in Louisville and the temperature is generally 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 Louisville.

May is in the spring in Louisville and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Louisville with around 106mm 4.2 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Louisville June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 92mm 11hrs 10.8hrs

June is a a little damp month in Louisville and the temperature is generally warm.

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

June is in the summer in Louisville and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 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 Louisville with around 92mm 3.6 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 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Louisville July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 97mm 11hrs 11.7hrs

July in Louisville is generally a little 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 Louisville.

July is in the summer in Louisville 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 Louisville with around 97mm 3.8 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 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Louisville August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 75mm 10.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Louisville is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Louisville and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 75mm 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Louisville weather in August »

September

Louisville September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 82mm 8.8hrs 14.1hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Louisville and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 82mm 3.2 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Louisville October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 72mm 7.5hrs 15.2hrs

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

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 Louisville.

October is in the fall / autumn in Louisville and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 72mm 2.8 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Louisville November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 98mm 5.1hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Louisville during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Louisville and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Louisville December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 86mm 4.5hrs 11.7hrs

December in Louisville is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Louisville and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Louisville weather stats

Louisville weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: January 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January 2.2°C 36°F
Wettest month: May 106mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: August 23.2°C 73.8°F
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