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Lexington Weather by Month

Best time to visit Lexington
September–October
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
30.2°C average high
Wettest month
May
138.8mm
Coolest month
Jan
5.5°C average high
Peak comfort score
85
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 5.5°-3.5°94.7mm 12.720
February 8.1°-1.9°97.7mm 11.433
March 13.4°2.3°110.5mm 12.454
April 19.2°7.3°112mm 12.772
May 24.1°12.9°138.8mm 12.874
June 28.5°17.3°124.9mm 1270
July 30.2°19.3°131mm 10.766
August 29.9°18.7°95.5mm 9.569
September 26.8°14.7°88.8mm 7.585
October 20.3°8.5°93.5mm 9.481
November 13.1°2.5°82.9mm 9.858
December 7.8°-1.1°105.5mm 12.831

Averages from LEXINGTON BLUEGRASS AIRPORT, KY US, 12.7km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Lexington averages a daily high of 5.5°C with nights around -3.5°C. Expect roughly 12.7 wet days totalling 94.7mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Lexington averages a daily high of 8.1°C with nights around -1.9°C. Expect roughly 11.4 wet days totalling 97.7mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Lexington averages a daily high of 13.4°C with nights around 2.3°C. Expect roughly 12.4 wet days totalling 110.5mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Lexington averages a daily high of 19.2°C with nights around 7.3°C. Expect roughly 12.7 wet days totalling 112mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Lexington averages a daily high of 24.1°C with nights around 12.9°C. Expect roughly 12.8 wet days totalling 138.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Lexington averages a daily high of 28.5°C with nights around 17.3°C. Expect roughly 12 wet days totalling 124.9mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Lexington averages a daily high of 30.2°C with nights around 19.3°C. Expect roughly 10.7 wet days totalling 131mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Lexington averages a daily high of 29.9°C with nights around 18.7°C. Expect roughly 9.5 wet days totalling 95.5mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Lexington averages a daily high of 26.8°C with nights around 14.7°C. Expect roughly 7.5 wet days totalling 88.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Lexington averages a daily high of 20.3°C with nights around 8.5°C. Expect roughly 9.4 wet days totalling 93.5mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Lexington averages a daily high of 13.1°C with nights around 2.5°C. Expect roughly 9.8 wet days totalling 82.9mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

December

December in Lexington averages a daily high of 7.8°C with nights around -1.1°C. Expect roughly 12.8 wet days totalling 105.5mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Lexington peaks at 85.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lexington?

Based on 30 years of records, September–October scores highest for comfort in Lexington, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Lexington?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 30.2°C.

What is the wettest month in Lexington?

May is the wettest, averaging 138.8mm of rain across roughly 12.8 wet days.

How cold does Lexington get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 5.5°C.

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