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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.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Louisville 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.

Louisville is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in January (lows around 30°F), with roughly 44 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 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

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
45°
30°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
55°
35°
Cool
Mar
59°
39°
Mild
Apr
68°
47°
Mild
May
77°
58°
Warm
Jun
84°
64°
Warm
Jul
87°
69°
Hot
Aug
85°
67°
Hot
Sep
82°
62°
Warm
Oct
71°
51°
Mild
Nov
59°
42°
Mild
Dec
49°
35°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Louisville?
The most comfortable time to visit Louisville 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 Louisville?
July is the warmest month in Louisville, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Louisville?
January is the coldest month in Louisville, with lows around 30°F. Overnight frost is likely in January.
When is the rainy season in Louisville?
The wettest month in Louisville is usually January, out of roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year.

Louisville month by month