Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States in December
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
140mm
Sun
5h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lafayette, Louisiana, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December18°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December140mm average rain
December sits near Lafayette's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to April and September to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5 hours average sun
December is one of Lafayette's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December16°C average sea
December is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December27 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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