Kentucky's Bourbon Trail
Distilleries that will let you nose a barrel straight from the rickhouse, horse farms behind white fences that look too perfect to be real, and a hot brown sandwich invented specifically to soak up the evening's tastings.
The best time to visit Kentucky's Bourbon Trail is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F). Local time there is 09:06 (UTC-4).
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In season
The year at a glance
April · high 66°F · rain 4.8in · 13.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Louisville, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 112mm4.4in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 9°C49°F | 132mm5.2in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 15°C58°F | 126mm5.0in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 19°C66°F | 122mm4.8in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| May | 24°C76°F | 94mm3.7in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 29°C84°F | 122mm4.8in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 31°C88°F | 139mm5.5in | 14.6h14.6h | |
| August | 30°C86°F | 103mm4.1in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| September | 28°C82°F | 58mm2.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C70°F | 102mm4.0in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 13°C56°F | 76mm3.0in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| December | 10°C50°F | 95mm3.7in | 9.5h9.5h |
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When is the best time to visit Kentucky's Bourbon Trail?
The best time to visit Kentucky's Bourbon Trail is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F).
How warm does Kentucky's Bourbon Trail get?
Typical daytime highs in Kentucky's Bourbon Trail are Mar–May 19°C (67°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (70°F), Dec–Feb 9°C (48°F).
Is Kentucky's Bourbon Trail expensive?
On the ground, Kentucky's Bourbon Trail is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Kentucky's Bourbon Trail good for?
Kentucky's Bourbon Trail is good for eating extremely well, an unhurried pace, old stones and real towns.