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The best time to visit Lexington-Fayette

Month-by-month climate averages for Lexington-Fayette, KY, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Lexington-Fayette is usually April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.

Lexington-Fayette is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in January (lows around 27°F), with roughly 49 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Lexington-Fayette forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Lexington-Fayette weather by month

what to expect in Lexington-Fayette through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Lexington-Fayette's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Lexington-Fayette by season.

Jan
41°
27°
Cool
Feb
48°
28°
Cool
Mar
54°
35°
Cool
Apr
65°
44°
Mild
May
74°
55°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
82°
61°
Warm
Jul
85°
65°
Hot
Aug
84°
64°
Warm
Sep
79°
59°
Warm
Oct
66°
47°
Mild
Nov
53°
37°
Cool
Dec
44°
30°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lexington-Fayette?
The most comfortable time to visit Lexington-Fayette is usually April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Lexington-Fayette?
July is the warmest month in Lexington-Fayette, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Lexington-Fayette?
January is the coldest month in Lexington-Fayette, with lows around 27°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in Lexington-Fayette?
The wettest month in Lexington-Fayette is usually May, out of roughly 49 inches of precipitation across the year.

Lexington-Fayette month by month