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Zachary (LA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Zachary experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Zachary is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Zachary has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1614 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Zachary shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 211 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 97 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Zachary Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Zachary serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Baton Rouge, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Baton Rouge, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Forecast for Zachary (LA)

Sun   Dec 22
16°C | 1°C
E 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
20°C | 3°C
SE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
23°C | 9°C
SE 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Zachary 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Zachary?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Zachary?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Zachary?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zachary?
    August tops the wettest month list with 211 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zachary?
    November is the driest month with 97 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Zachary?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 290 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.