Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lafayette Climate
Lafayette is a city in United States (LA) with a population of about 121,374. Its average annual temperature is 20.1°C (68°F), with roughly 1567 mm of rain per year.
20.1°C
Avg Temp
1567
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Lafayette Climate
Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F) and receives about 1567 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.1°C
Avg Temp
1567
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 51° | 149 mm |
| February | 13° / 55° | 108 mm |
| March | 16° / 61° | 113 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 116 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 136 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 149 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 164 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 135 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 133 mm |
| October | 21° / 69° | 108 mm |
| November | 16° / 60° | 116 mm |
| December | 12° / 54° | 140 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lafayette
The most comfortable months to visit Lafayette are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lafayette are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lafayette, United States has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C and about 1567 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Lafayette average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.