Donaldsonville (LA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Donaldsonville can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Donaldsonville can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Donaldsonville is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1621 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 212 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 84 mm over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Donaldsonville Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Donaldsonville. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Donaldsonville.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 77%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Donaldsonville in the United States of America
During the months of March and November 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 212 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 84 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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