Louisville weather in August

Louisville, United States
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August in Louisville: hot, rainy, with very humid — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Louisville · #578 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 75/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Louisville climate normals — August

Daytime high30°C / 85°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low21°C / 69°F
Rainfall108 mm / 4.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point20°C / 67°F
Sunshine10.8 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)59🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Louisville in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Louisville?
August in Louisville: hot, rainy, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Louisville on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
What is the weather like in Louisville in August?
In August, Louisville averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 20.5°C, with about 108 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Louisville in August?
Louisville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in August.

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