Our verdict
The best time to visit Bourbon is May
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 28℃ (82℉) in the middle of the day. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as -5℃ (22℉) at night.
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Bourbon are usually in August, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in May, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Bourbon, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Bourbon seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Bourbon as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Bourbon is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Bourbon
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Bourbon for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Bourbon climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Bourbon for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Bourbon in January
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bourbon in February
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bourbon in March
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bourbon in April
- Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bourbon in May
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bourbon in June
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Bourbon in July
- Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Bourbon in August
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Bourbon in September
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Bourbon in October
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bourbon in November
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bourbon in December
- Average temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bourbon in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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