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Bardstown (KY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Bardstown is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Bardstown, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bardstown experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1364 mm of precipitation annually. Bardstown experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 150 mm in April, the wettest month, and 86 mm in February, the driest month.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Bardstown can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Forecast for Bardstown (KY)

Sun   Dec 22
2°C | -7°C
SE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
10°C | -3°C
S 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | 4°C
SW 3 m/s
2 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Bardstown in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bardstown?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bardstown?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bardstown?
    April tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bardstown?
    February is the driest month with 86 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bardstown?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.