Best time to visit Lake Charles

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When is the best time to visit Lake Charles?

The best time to visit Lake Charles is May and October based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Lake Charles59
    Jan
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Lake Charles63
    Feb
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Lake Charles72
    Mar
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Lake Charles79
    Apr
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Lake Charles84
    May
  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Lake Charles90
    Jun
  • 91°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Lake Charles91
    Jul
  • 91°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Lake Charles91
    Aug
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Lake Charles88
    Sep
  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Lake Charles81
    Oct
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Lake Charles72
    Nov
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Lake Charles63
    Dec

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The weather guide for Louisiana (Lake Charles) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Lake Charles?

The hottest time of year in Lake Charles is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 91°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Lake Charles?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Lake Charles with 5.6 inches on average. There are normally 8 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lake Charles?

The sunniest time of year in Lake Charles is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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