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Best time to visit · Kentucky, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Bardstown is September & October, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 81°F (27°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain in September. April – June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 40°F to 87°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 51.4 in (1305 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 40°F4°C | 44°F7°C | 55°F13°C | 67°F19°C | 75°F24°C | 82°F28°C | 86°F30°C | 87°F30°C | 81°F27°C | 68°F20°C | 55°F13°C | 44°F7°C |
| Avg low | 24°F-4°C | 26°F-3°C | 35°F2°C | 46°F8°C | 56°F13°C | 64°F18°C | 68°F20°C | 67°F19°C | 59°F15°C | 47°F8°C | 35°F2°C | 28°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 3.4 in86 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 4.4 in112 mm | 5.3 in134 mm | 5.4 in138 mm | 4.3 in110 mm | 4.8 in122 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 4.4 in111 mm | 3.9 in98 mm | 4.5 in114 mm |
| Humidity | 85% | 85% | 82% | 79% | 81% | 79% | 77% | 70% | 68% | 72% | 78% | 86% |
| Cloud | 68% | 70% | 65% | 59% | 62% | 53% | 54% | 50% | 46% | 51% | 55% | 68% |
| Comfort | 42 | 46 | 64 | 79 | 69 | 73 | 66 | 74 | 86 | 85 | 69 | 45 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 203 m (666 ft), close to Bardstown's own ~196 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 40–44°F (4–7°C) and lows down to 24°F (-4°C). It's the driest season, with only about 11.7 in (296 mm) of rain or snow, 23% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 44/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 55°F highs in March to 75°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 15.1 in (384 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). April & May score well without being the very best (season average 71/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 82–87°F (28–30°C). About 12.6 in (320 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. June & July feel humid, with humidity near 79%. June and August score well without being the very best (season average 71/100).
Temperatures slide from 81°F highs in September to 55°F by November. About 12.0 in (305 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 80/100).
By comfort score: 3 Great, 6 Good, 2 Fair and 1 Tough. Great months: April and September & October. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Bardstown is September & October, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 81°F (27°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain in September. April – June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 5.4 in (138 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 3.4 in (86 mm). The yearly total is around 51.4 in (1305 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C) and highs of 40°F (4°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 87°F (30°C).
Yes: in June & July humidity averages 79% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 87°F (30°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 24°F (-4°C) in January.
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