Lake Charles in January
6.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
10Rainy days (129 mm)
10:15 hDaylight
07:14Sunrise · 17:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 7°C | 129 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| February | 19°C | 9°C | 97 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 22°C | 12°C | 104 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 26°C | 16°C | 117 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 29°C | 20°C | 101 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 32°C | 23°C | 133 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 32°C | 24°C | 114 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.8 |
| August | 33°C | 24°C | 118 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 31°C | 21°C | 122 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 27°C | 16°C | 94 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 22°C | 11°C | 108 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| December | 18°C | 8°C | 123 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Lake Charles in January?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 7°C.
When is the best time to visit Lake Charles?
The best months are October, November, March, April.