Best time to visit Shively, KY

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

The most comfortable travel window in Shively runs from September through November — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
43.6°F
Low
27.8°F
Precip
3.39 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

February Cool
High
48.3°F
Low
30.7°F
Precip
3.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 34m

March Good
High
58.1°F
Low
38.6°F
Precip
4.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
69.6°F
Low
48.5°F
Precip
4.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 60m

May Wet
High
77.8°F
Low
58.7°F
Precip
5.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 4m

June Good
High
85.7°F
Low
67.2°F
Precip
4.27 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 37m

July Hot
High
89.0°F
Low
70.8°F
Precip
4.05 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 25m

August Hot
High
88.4°F
Low
69.5°F
Precip
3.71 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 29m

September Good
High
82.2°F
Low
61.9°F
Precip
3.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Excellent
High
70.5°F
Low
50.1°F
Precip
3.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 59m

November Good
High
57.6°F
Low
39.4°F
Precip
3.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 53m

December Cool
High
47.2°F
Low
32.1°F
Precip
4.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 21m

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