Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Bardstown in January
This is the coldest month in Bardstown: highs average 40°F (4°C) and lows 24°F (-4°C), with about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 40°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 24°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 40°F (4°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are September & October.
- Comfort slips from 45/100 in December to 42/100.
- Our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 24°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bardstown in January
With highs near 40°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Maker's Mark Distillery
Distillery campus with red-wax dipping and Chihuly glass ceiling.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Modern distillery with a restaurant and big bourbon list.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Willett Distillery
Family distillery with a pot still shaped like its bottle and hilltop grounds.
Why now A cozy break on a 40°F day.
Bardstown Welcome Center
Court Square visitor center with bourbon trail maps, distillery tour advice and local event info.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Old Talbott Tavern
Stone tavern dating to 1779, serving Kentucky plates and bourbon.
Nearby in January
- Louisville in January~35 mi · highs 39°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lexington in January~55 mi · highs 39°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in January~103 mi · highs 39°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nashville in January~135 mi · highs 46°F, 4.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bardstown in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Bardstown?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are September & October. Expect highs of 40°F (4°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain or snow. Our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bardstown in January?
Average highs are 40°F (4°C) and average lows 24°F (-4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Bardstown in January?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 51.4 in (1305 mm).
What should I pack for Bardstown in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 24°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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