Opelousas

What is the climate like in Opelousas?

The best time to visit Opelousas is typically September – November, with trip comfort peaking in October (7.4/10). Opelousas is warmest in August, when daily highs average 92°F (33°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 44°F (7°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is October; the year sees roughly 58 in (1474 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitSeptember – November — comfort peaks in October (7.4/10)
• Warmest monthAugust — average high 92°F (33°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 44°F (7°C)
• Wettest monthAugust (6.9 in (174 mm))
• Driest monthOctober (2.9 in (73 mm))
• Annual precipitation58 in (1474 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromGrand Coteau, 13 km away (1893-2024)