Lake Charles weather
At 6:00 PM local time it was showers and 23°C (73°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM (40.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 33%
- Rain
- 7.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM (40.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Oct–NovOff season Aug, Dec–Jan
About Lake Charles weather
Is it raining in Lake Charles right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM (40.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Lake Charles this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–28° and lows of 18–21°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Lake Charles lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lake Charles?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lake Charles weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lake Charles?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lake Charles is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Aug, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 15°C (59°F) in January to 31°C (89°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Lake Charles?
August is the wettest month, with about 195 mm (7.7 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 95 mm (3.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Lake Charles?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (89°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months