Lake Charles (LA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Lake Charles can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to mild.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
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 moderate in Lake Charles. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Lake Charles has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1588 mm of rainfall annually. Lake Charles can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 209 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 85 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lake Charles Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Lake Charles in the United States of America
During the months of March, April 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 June, July and August.
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 16°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 209 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
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