Louisville weather in January
January in Louisville: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Louisville · #659 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Louisville climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Rainfall | 102 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.6 cm / 3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Louisville in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Louisville?
- January in Louisville: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Louisville on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Louisville in January?
- In January, Louisville averages a daily high of 6.8°C and a low of -0.7°C, with about 101.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Louisville in January?
- Louisville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
- Does it snow in Louisville in January?
- Louisville sees roughly 7.6 cm of snowfall in January.