Best time to visit Lake Charles

Q: When is the best time to visit Lake Charles?

The best time to visit Lake Charles is May and October based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Lake Charles?

The hottest time of year in Lake Charles is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Lake Charles?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Lake Charles with 143mm on average. There are normally 8 days in May with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Lake Charles?

The sunniest time of year in Lake Charles is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Lake Charles?

The best time to visit Lake Charles is May and October based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
1.5
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
4
May
3.5
Jun
3
Jul
2.5
Aug
3.5
Sep
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Oct
4
Nov
1.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

59
Jan
63
Feb
72
Mar
79
Apr
84
May
90
Jun
91
Jul
91
Aug
88
Sep
81
Oct
72
Nov
63
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

5
Jan
6
Feb
6
Mar
7
Apr
9
May
10
Jun
9
Jul
9
Aug
8
Sep
8
Oct
6
Nov
5
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Lake Charles?

The hottest time of year in Lake Charles is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 91°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Lake Charles?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Lake Charles with 5.6 inches on average. There are normally 8 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lake Charles?

The sunniest time of year in Lake Charles is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.