Lafayette weather in January (Louisiana, United States of America)
Is January a good time to explore Lafayette weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.
Temperatures
The month of January in Lafayette typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C. Enjoy a month of comfortably warm temperatures, despite being cooler than other months.
Precipitation
Lafayette in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lafayette. March typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and August tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lafayette climate page with graphs.
Lafayette, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
5°C
Max Temperature
17°C
Chance of Rain
37%
Precipitation
146 mm
Rainy days
11 days
Where to go in the United States of America in January
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Lafayette, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lafayette.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
