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Louisville in April
Louisville warms up: highs climb to 67°F (19°C), from 55°F in March, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain.
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 5.2 in (131 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 00 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (19°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 45°F (7°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.2 in (131 mm) across the month.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September & October).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (April – June), which brings about 15.0 in (380 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 7°C (12°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 63/100 in March to 79/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 45°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Louisville in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Derby history museum at Churchill Downs with a track walking tour.
The Brown Hotel
1923 hotel where the Hot Brown sandwich was invented.
Old Seelbach Bar
Classic bar in the Seelbach Hilton; order the house Seelbach cocktail.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Watch bats being made and hold game-used bats under the giant bat outside.
Big Four Bridge
Former rail bridge turned pedestrian path across the Ohio River from Waterfront Park.
Why now April scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in April
- Bardstown in April~35 mi · highs 67°F, 5.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lexington in April~70 mi · highs 65°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in April~89 mi · highs 66°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Indianapolis in April~107 mi · highs 63°F, 4.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
These averages also cover Downtown Louisville & Waterfront and The Highlands & Cherokee Park.
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.
Louisville in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Louisville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 86 in September & October. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Oct window our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends.
How hot is Louisville in April?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Louisville in April?
Yes: about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.0 in (1271 mm).
What should I pack for Louisville in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 45°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Louisville
Routes in season in April
- Kentucky Bourbon Country Apr – Oct
Planning Louisville in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.