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Covington (KY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Covington can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Covington. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a chilly 4°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -5°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Covington has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1205 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 132 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 70 mm of rainfall.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Covington, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.4 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cincinnati, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cincinnati, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Forecast for Covington (KY)

Sun   Dec 22
2°C | -9°C
SE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
9°C | -5°C
S 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
8°C | 3°C
SW 2 m/s
1.9 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Covington?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Covington?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Covington?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Covington?
    April tops the wettest month list with 132 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Covington?
    August is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Covington?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 277 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.