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Louisville weather in January (Kentucky, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Louisville in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Louisville generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Louisville in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 142 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Louisville. April, May, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Louisville, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 142 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Louisville in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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