Lake Charles in May
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
11Rainy days (101 mm)
13:31 hDaylight
06:23Sunrise · 19:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.9 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Lake Charles?
The best months are October, November, March, April.