Louisville weather by month
Average highs run from 44°F in January to 89°F in July, and January nights average 28°F. It gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 13 inches of snow. Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 74 times a year. The most comfortable months are June and September to October.
Best time to visit Louisville
For comfortable weather, go in June and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 4.5 in | 6 | 0 | 21 | cold |
| February | 48°F | 31°F | 3.4 in | 4.1 in | 6 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| March | 58°F | 39°F | 4.6 in | 2.1 in | 8 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| April | 70°F | 49°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in | 8 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| May | 78°F | 59°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| June | 86°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| July | 89°F | 71°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| August | 88°F | 70°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| September | 82°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| October | 71°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 58°F | 39°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in | 6 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| December | 47°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 2.2 in | 7 | 0 | 17 | cold |
| Year | 68°F avg | 50°F avg | 48.3 in | 13.4 in | 80 | 43 | 74 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Louisville Intl. Airport, KY (USW00093821), 3.4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Louisville
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 30m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 49m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (5:22 pm) and the latest around June 21 (9:09 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 167 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 am | 5:46 pm | 9h 48m |
| February | 7:33 am | 6:21 pm | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:53 am | 7:49 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 7:07 am | 8:18 pm | 13h 12m |
| May | 6:32 am | 8:46 pm | 14h 15m |
| June | 6:19 am | 9:07 pm | 14h 48m |
| July | 6:32 am | 9:05 pm | 14h 33m |
| August | 6:57 am | 8:35 pm | 13h 38m |
| September | 7:24 am | 7:50 pm | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:51 am | 7:04 pm | 11h 13m |
| November | 7:24 am | 5:30 pm | 10h 06m |
| December | 7:52 am | 5:23 pm | 9h 31m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Louisville with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Louisville getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.4°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Louisville.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Louisville?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 71°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Louisville?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F and highs of 44°F.
What is the rainiest month in Louisville?
May gets the most precipitation, 5.2 inches on average. January is the driest at 3.4 inches.
Does it snow in Louisville?
Yes. Louisville averages 13 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Louisville?
For comfortable weather, June and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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