Lexington Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Lexington, Kentucky - KY, USA)

Lexington has a moderate climate with four separate seasons. Summers are warm and pleasant, spring and autumn weather is usually warm and sunny, while winters are cooler with the occasional snowfall.

Wet weather in the Lexington area is spread throughout the year, although more rain falls during the spring and summer months, often quickly followed by sunshine. The average annual precipitation / rainfall in Lexington is around 45 inches / 114 cm. June, July and August are the hottest months of the year with daytime temperatures reaching highs of 66°C / 86°F, dropping to around 18°C / 64°F at night.

The winter climate in Lexington is cool for several months and the average daytime temperatures in January range from highs of 4°C / 39°F to lows of -5°C / 23°F. Snowfalls occur mainly during January and February, but are rarely heavy, and the annual average snowfall is only around 38 cm / 15 inches.

Lexington Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Lexington:

	Maximum	Minimum
January	4°C / 39°F	-5°C / 23°F
February	6°C / 43°F	-4°C / 25°F
March	13°C / 55°F	2°C / 36°F
April	19°C / 66°F	7°C / 45°F
May	24°C / 75°F	12°C / 54°F
June	28°C / 82°F	16°C / 61°F
July	30°C / 86°F	19°C / 66°F
August	29°C / 84°F	18°C / 64°F
September	26°C / 79°F	14°C / 57°F
October	20°C / 68°F	8°C / 46°F
November	13°C / 55°F	3°C / 37°F
December	7°C / 45°F	-2°C / 28°F