Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States in May
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
143mm
Sun
8.5h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May143mm average rain
May is one of Lake Charles' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.5 hours average sun
May is brighter than Lake Charles' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May77 weather score
May is one of Lake Charles' best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
