When to go · Lafayette
Lafayette, month by month
The best months for Lafayette: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Lafayette's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Lafayette's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 3 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Lafayette's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 1 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (inland heat, fire season).30 °C (86 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 0 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (inland heat, fire season).30 °C (86 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 0 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Lafayette's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.29 °C (84 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 1 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Lafayette's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 3 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lafayette, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Lafayette's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Lafayette's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Lafayette: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.