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The best time to visit Louisville

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

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Short answer

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

Louisville is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in January (lows around 27°F), with roughly 44 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 Louisville forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Louisville weather by month

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

Here is Louisville'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 Louisville by season.

Jan
42°
27°
Cool
Feb
47°
27°
Cool
Mar
56°
36°
Cool
Apr
66°
45°
Mild
May
75°
56°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
83°
63°
Warm
Jul
85°
67°
Hot
Aug
83°
65°
Warm
Sep
79°
59°
Warm
Oct
68°
48°
Mild
Nov
55°
38°
Cool
Dec
44°
30°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Louisville?
The most comfortable time to visit Louisville 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 Louisville?
July is the warmest month in Louisville, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Louisville?
January is the coldest month in Louisville, with lows around 27°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in Louisville?
The wettest month in Louisville is usually May, out of roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year.

Louisville month by month