Humid subtropical climate
Climate Lafayette - Louisiana
Annual high79ºF
Annual low60ºF
Precipitation60.5 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 43 | 5.67 |
| Feb | 65 | 46 | 4.45 |
| Mar | 72 | 52 | 3.79 |
| Apr | 79 | 59 | 3.93 |
| May | 86 | 67 | 4.78 |
| Jun | 91 | 73 | 7.08 |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 6.30 |
| Aug | 93 | 75 | 4.62 |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 4.72 |
| Oct | 81 | 60 | 5.23 |
| Nov | 72 | 51 | 4.35 |
| Dec | 64 | 44 | 5.58 |
- JanHigh 62ºFLow 43ºFPrecip 5.67 inch
- FebHigh 65ºFLow 46ºFPrecip 4.45 inch
- MarHigh 72ºFLow 52ºFPrecip 3.79 inch
- AprHigh 79ºFLow 59ºFPrecip 3.93 inch
- MayHigh 86ºFLow 67ºFPrecip 4.78 inch
- JunHigh 91ºFLow 73ºFPrecip 7.08 inch
- JulHigh 92ºFLow 75ºFPrecip 6.30 inch
- AugHigh 93ºFLow 75ºFPrecip 4.62 inch
- SepHigh 89ºFLow 70ºFPrecip 4.72 inch
- OctHigh 81ºFLow 60ºFPrecip 5.23 inch
- NovHigh 72ºFLow 51ºFPrecip 4.35 inch
- DecHigh 64ºFLow 44ºFPrecip 5.58 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Lafayette, Louisiana?
Lafayette experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and cool winters. Rainfall is abundant and spread fairly evenly throughout the year, though heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms can sometimes occur during the warmer months. The area receives high annual precipitation.
Lafayette weather averages
Annual high79ºF
Annual low60ºF
Precipitation60.5 inch
Daily normals Lafayette - Louisiana - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 62.1 | 43.7 | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Jan 2 | 62.1 | 43.6 | 0.38 | 0.38 |
| Jan 3 | 62.0 | 43.5 | 0.56 | 0.56 |
| Jan 4 | 61.9 | 43.5 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Jan 5 | 61.9 | 43.4 | 0.95 | 0.95 |
| Jan 6 | 61.9 | 43.3 | 1.15 | 1.15 |
| Jan 7 | 61.8 | 43.3 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
| Jan 8 | 61.8 | 43.3 | 1.55 | 1.55 |
| Jan 9 | 61.8 | 43.2 | 1.76 | 1.76 |
| Jan 10 | 61.8 | 43.2 | 1.96 | 1.96 |
| Jan 11 | 61.8 | 43.2 | 2.16 | 2.16 |
| Jan 12 | 61.8 | 43.2 | 2.36 | 2.36 |
| Jan 13 | 61.8 | 43.1 | 2.57 | 2.57 |
| Jan 14 | 61.8 | 43.1 | 2.77 | 2.77 |
| Jan 15 | 61.8 | 43.2 | 2.98 | 2.98 |
| Jan 16 | 61.9 | 43.2 | 3.18 | 3.18 |
| Jan 17 | 61.9 | 43.2 | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Jan 18 | 62.0 | 43.2 | 3.58 | 3.58 |
| Jan 19 | 62.1 | 43.3 | 3.79 | 3.79 |
| Jan 20 | 62.1 | 43.3 | 3.98 | 3.98 |
| Jan 21 | 62.2 | 43.4 | 4.18 | 4.18 |
| Jan 22 | 62.3 | 43.5 | 4.37 | 4.37 |
| Jan 23 | 62.4 | 43.5 | 4.56 | 4.56 |
| Jan 24 | 62.5 | 43.6 | 4.73 | 4.73 |
| Jan 25 | 62.6 | 43.7 | 4.90 | 4.90 |
| Jan 26 | 62.7 | 43.8 | 5.06 | 5.06 |
| Jan 27 | 62.8 | 43.9 | 5.23 | 5.23 |
| Jan 28 | 63.0 | 44.1 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| Jan 29 | 63.1 | 44.2 | 5.57 | 5.57 |
| Jan 30 | 63.2 | 44.3 | 5.75 | 5.75 |
| Jan 31 | 63.4 | 44.5 | 5.92 | 5.92 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Lafayette - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 90.0 | 73.9 | 0.21 |
| Oct 2 | 90.0 | 73.9 | 0.23 |
| Oct 3 | 88.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | 88.0 | 70.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 8 | 89.1 | 64.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 89.1 | 64.9 | 0.02 |
| Oct 10 | 84.9 | 62.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 11 | 90.0 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 12 | 90.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 13 | 90.0 | 72.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 14 | 91.0 | 69.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 15 | 88.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 16 | 89.1 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 17 | – | – | – |
| Oct 18 | 75.0 | 46.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | 80.1 | 53.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 22 | 84.9 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 23 | 84.9 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 24 | 82.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 25 | 80.1 | 50.0 | T |
| Oct 26 | 80.1 | 55.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 27 | 81.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 28 | – | – | – |
| Oct 29 | – | – | – |
| Oct 30 | – | – | – |
| Oct 31 | – | – | – |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature91.0ºF · Oct 14
- Lowest max temperature75.0ºF · Oct 18
- Highest min temperature75.0ºF · Oct 3
- Lowest min temperature46.9ºF · Oct 18
Geo Lafayette - Louisiana
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Lafayette
- City
- Lafayette
- Zip Code
- 70508
- Elevation
- 39 ft
- Longitude
- -91.99
- Latitude
- 30.21
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –