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Lexington-Fayette Weather by Month

Best time to visit Lexington-Fayette
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, 13.5km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Lexington-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette 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-Fayette peaks at 85.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lexington-Fayette?

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

What is the hottest month in Lexington-Fayette?

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

What is the wettest month in Lexington-Fayette?

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

How cold does Lexington-Fayette get?

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

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