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Kentucky Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kentucky, the United States of America in August.

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Planning a trip to Kentucky, the United States of America this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kentucky in August

Kentucky, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in Kentucky generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mount Vernon at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Eddyville at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Eddyville and 18°C (64°F) in Mount Vernon. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Kentucky, the United States of America. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Kentucky, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Henderson with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Williamsburg with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Explore Kentucky by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kentucky — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lexington)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March13°C (55°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Kentucky →

Best Places to Visit in Kentucky in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kentucky.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kentucky

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Kentucky, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kentucky (August)

Precipitation variation in Kentucky (August)

Lexington

In August Lexington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lexington →

Louisville

In August Louisville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
275 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Louisville →

Frankfort

In August Frankfort generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Frankfort →

Bowling Green

In August Bowling Green generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bowling Green →

Paducah

In August Paducah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Paducah →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kentucky, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kentucky in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lexington 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Louisville 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Frankfort 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Bowling Green 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Paducah 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Florence 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Kentucky weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kentucky, the United States of America in August?

Expect tolerable weather across Kentucky, the United States of America in August. The popular destination of Lexington averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Kentucky, the United States of America in August?

Daytime temperatures in Lexington peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in August, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Kentucky, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Lexington averages just 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Kentucky, the United States of America.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kentucky, the United States of America?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Kentucky, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Lexington.

On average, the best time to visit Kentucky, the United States of America is in April, May, June and September with generally pleasant weather in Lexington. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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