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Climate in Louisville

Louisville, United States has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.2°C and the city receives roughly 801 mm of precipitation across 91 rainy days a year, with around 1758 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 29.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 1.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Continental
Comfort score
79/100

Climate overview

Louisville, United States has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.2°C and the city receives roughly 801 mm of precipitation across 91 rainy days a year, with around 1758 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 29.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 1.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Louisville is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average15.2°C
  • Warmest monthJul (29.1°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (1.3°C)
  • Comfort score79/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Louisville receives about 801 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 91 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Louisville sees an estimated 1758 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Louisville monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan12.3°C1.3°C41 mm5134 h
Feb13.4°C2.4°C41 mm5140 h
Mar16.5°C5.5°C52 mm6147 h
Apr20.7°C9.7°C66 mm7156 h
May24.9°C13.9°C86 mm10140 h
Jun28°C17°C100 mm11139 h
Jul29.1°C18.1°C97 mm11143 h
Aug28°C17°C90 mm10152 h
Sep24.9°C13.9°C69 mm8164 h
Oct20.7°C9.7°C59 mm7156 h
Nov16.5°C5.5°C55 mm6147 h
Dec13.4°C2.4°C45 mm5140 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Louisville are Apr, Oct, Sep. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    13°C / 2°C

    127 mm rain

  • Spring

    21°C / 10°C

    204 mm rain

  • Summer

    28°C / 17°C

    287 mm rain

  • Autumn

    21°C / 10°C

    183 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Louisville has a climate comfort score of 79/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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