What’s the climate like in Lake Charles?
The current climate of Lake Charles features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 17°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lake Charles in recent years was 42°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in December 2022.
On average, Lake Charles gets 1569 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Lake Charles runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Lake Charles?
The best time to visit Lake Charles for sunny weather is February, March, July and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lake Charles. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lake Charles
The climate table of Lake Charles shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 103 | 84 | 83 | 137 | 178 | 167 | 69 | 190 | 168 | 140 | 151 | 99 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1569 mm per year, averaging 131 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,0 cm per year
- Driest months: 69 mm in July, 83 mm in March and 84 mm in February
- Wettest months: 190 mm in August, 178 mm in May and 168 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lake Charles
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lake Charles
This graph shows how much precipitation Lake Charles, Louisiana, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lake Charles
This graph shows how much snow Lake Charles, Louisiana, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lake Charles
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lake Charles
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lake Charles
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lake Charles, Louisiana, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lake Charles
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lake Charles, Louisiana, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lake Charles by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake Charles. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
