Best time to visit Paintsville, KY

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Paintsville runs from April through June — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
44.1°F
Low
22.9°F
Precip
3.35 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

February Cool
High
48.7°F
Low
25.6°F
Precip
3.21 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 35m

March Cool
High
58.1°F
Low
31.7°F
Precip
4.41 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
69.6°F
Low
40.7°F
Precip
3.82 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 59m

May Good
High
76.2°F
Low
51.4°F
Precip
4.43 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 3m

June Good
High
83.4°F
Low
60.1°F
Precip
4.79 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 35m

July Wet
High
86.2°F
Low
64.6°F
Precip
5.18 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

August Good
High
85.7°F
Low
63.4°F
Precip
3.63 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 28m

September Excellent
High
79.8°F
Low
55.9°F
Precip
3.35 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
69.8°F
Low
43.1°F
Precip
3.19 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 60m

November Cool
High
58.4°F
Low
32.0°F
Precip
3.00 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

December Cool
High
48.0°F
Low
27.5°F
Precip
3.83 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

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