Late summer · Weather & things to do
Louisville in August
Louisville's warmest month brings highs averaging 87°F (31°C), lows of 67°F (19°C) and about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 87°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What August feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 87°F (31°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Lows average 67°F (19°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.3 in (85 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September & October).
- Comfort improves from 66/100 in July to 74/100.
- August sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes87°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Louisville in August
Afternoons run hot (87°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Big Four Bridge
Former rail bridge turned pedestrian path across the Ohio River from Waterfront Park.
Why now August scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
The Brown Hotel
1923 hotel where the Hot Brown sandwich was invented.
Why now A break from 87°F afternoons.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Derby history museum at Churchill Downs with a track walking tour.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
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.
Nearby in August
- Bardstown in August~35 mi · highs 87°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lexington in August~70 mi · highs 86°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in August~89 mi · highs 88°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Indianapolis in August~107 mi · highs 83°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Louisville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 86 in September & October. Expect highs of 87°F (31°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. August is inside the Apr – Oct window our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends.
How hot is Louisville in August?
Average highs are 87°F (31°C) and average lows 67°F (19°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Louisville in August?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.0 in (1271 mm).
What should I pack for Louisville in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (87°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Louisville
Routes in season in August
- Kentucky Bourbon Country Apr – Oct
Planning Louisville in August?
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