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The best time to visit Lexington

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

Short answer

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

Lexington is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in January (lows around 30°F), with roughly 42 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May and October. Expect overnight frost in January.

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

Lexington weather by month

what to expect in Lexington through the year

Here is Lexington'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 by season.

Jan
45°
30°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
55°
34°
Cool
Mar
57°
37°
Cool
Apr
67°
46°
Mild
May
75°
56°
Warm
Jun
83°
62°
Warm
Jul
87°
67°
Hot
Aug
85°
65°
Hot
Sep
81°
61°
Warm
Oct
70°
50°
Mild
Nov
57°
41°
Cool
Dec
48°
34°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lexington?
The most comfortable time to visit Lexington is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Lexington?
July is the warmest month in Lexington, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Lexington?
January is the coldest month in Lexington, with lows around 30°F. Overnight frost is likely in January.
When is the rainy season in Lexington?
The wettest month in Lexington is usually January, out of roughly 42 inches of precipitation across the year.

Lexington month by month