La Crosse (WI) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to La Crosse can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C (27°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in July to -12°C (10°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, La Crosse experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 926 mm (36 in) yearly. La Crosse can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 151 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 22 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation spread across 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our La Crosse Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in La Crosse.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year