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
10°C 142mm 5.1hrs 11.1hrs

Louisville's weather in January is typically cool and wet 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.

January is in the winter in Louisville and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Louisville with around 142mm 5.6 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Louisville February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 131mm 6hrs 11.9hrs

February in Louisville is generally wet 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 cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Louisville with around 131mm 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Louisville March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 157mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Louisville is characteristically mild and wet.

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.

March is in the spring in Louisville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Louisville with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Louisville April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 152mm 8.3hrs 13.8hrs

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Louisville.

April is in the spring in Louisville and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Louisville with around 152mm 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Louisville May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 120mm 9hrs 14.7hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Louisville, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Louisville and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Louisville with around 120mm 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Louisville June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 91mm 9.8hrs 11.1hrs

Louisville's weather in June is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

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.

June is in the summer in Louisville and is typically the 6th coldest 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Louisville with around 91mm 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Louisville July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 142mm 9.2hrs 11.9hrs

July in Louisville is generally wet 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 pretty bad 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 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 142mm 5.6 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Louisville August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 86mm 9hrs 12.8hrs

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

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.

August is in the summer in Louisville and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th 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 9 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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September

Louisville September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 98mm 8hrs 13.8hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Louisville, with some extremely 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 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th 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 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Louisville October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 82mm 7.9hrs 14.7hrs

October is a a little damp month in Louisville and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Louisville, with some extremely 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 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd 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 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Louisville November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 114mm 5.9hrs 11.1hrs

Mild and damp weather often prevails in Louisville during the month of November

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.

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 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 114mm 4.5 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Louisville December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 147mm 5.1hrs 11.9hrs

December in Louisville is generally wet 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.

December is in the winter in Louisville and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Louisville with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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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Louisville weather stats

Louisville weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: October 82mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: October 7.9hrs
Coldest month: January 10.8°C 51.4°F
Wettest month: March 157mm 6.2ins
Warmest sea: August 27°C 80.6°F
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