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
4°C 78mm 4.9hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Louisville during January can be summarized as 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 not a good 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 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Louisville with around 78mm 3.1 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Louisville February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 83mm 5.7hrs 11.7hrs

February 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 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 cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Louisville with around 83mm 3.3 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Louisville March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 117mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Louisville is characteristically cool and 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 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Louisville with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Louisville April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 107mm 7.8hrs 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 pretty bad 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 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Louisville with around 107mm 4.2 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Louisville May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 118mm 9hrs 15.2hrs

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably 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 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Louisville with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Louisville June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 92mm 10.2hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Louisville during June can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Louisville, with some surprisingly 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 (84°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 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Louisville July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 116mm 10.1hrs 11.7hrs

July in Louisville is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

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.

July is in the summer in Louisville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 116mm 4.6 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Louisville August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 90mm 9.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Louisville is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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 (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 90mm 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Louisville weather in August »

September

Louisville September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 80mm 8.4hrs 14.1hrs

Louisville's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Louisville, with some particularly 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 a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 80mm 3.1 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Louisville October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 69mm 7.2hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Louisville and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 69mm 2.7 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Louisville November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 94mm 4.9hrs 10.8hrs

November 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.

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 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 94mm 3.7 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Louisville December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 93mm 4.2hrs 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 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 93mm 3.7 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 4.2 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: October 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: July 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 4.5°C 40.1°F
Wettest month: May 118mm 4.6ins
Warmest sea: August 24.5°C 76.1°F
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