Late April to mid-May (for Derby season) or September to mid-October (for fall, lower humidity, and Bourbon Festival season). Derby season offers the city's signature cultural event but requires advance booking. Fall offers mild temperatures (60s°F), lower humidity, and the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown (nearby). Spring and fall avoid summer humidity and winter cold
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 28 | crisp & changeable |
| Feb | 47 | 29 | cool & changeable |
| Mar | 57 | 38 | cool & changeable |
| Apr | 67 | 47 | mild & changeable |
| May | 76 | 58 | warm & changeable |
| Jun | 84 | 66 | warm & changeable |
| Jul | 87 | 70 | hot & changeable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | hot & changeable |
| Sep | 81 | 63 | warm & mostly dry |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | mild & changeable |
| Nov | 56 | 40 | cool & changeable |
| Dec | 47 | 32 | cool & changeable |