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Lake Charles weather in January (Louisiana, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Lake Charles for January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, Lake Charles usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C. Expect mild temperatures during this month, but it stays comfortably warm and inviting. It is the coolest month of the year.

Precipitation

Lake Charles in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March typically offers the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Charles climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Charles, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 142 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 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.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lake Charles, 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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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