Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States in January
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 133mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
133mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 133mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Lafayette, Louisiana, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January16°C average high
January 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
January133mm average rain
January 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
January4.7 hours average sun
January 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
January14°C average sea
January 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
January22 weather score
January 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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