Best Time to Drive: Edinburgh, IN to Lafayette, IN

The best time to drive from Edinburgh, IN to Lafayette, IN is August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. January is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

August

Also great

September

Also great

May

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Challenging 29°F

Feb

Challenging 33°F

Mar

Challenging 42°F

Apr

Good 54°F

May

Great 64°F

Jun

Great 73°F

Jul

Good 76°F

Aug

Excellent 75°F

Sep

Great 68°F

Oct

Great 56°F

Nov

Challenging 43°F

Dec

Difficult 33°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 29°F

Rainy days ~3.1

Rating Challenging

February

Avg temp 33°F

Rainy days ~2.4

Rating Challenging

March

Avg temp 42°F

Rainy days ~3.7

Rating Challenging

April

Avg temp 54°F

Rainy days ~4.3

Rating Good

May

Avg temp 64°F

Rainy days ~4.8

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 73°F

Rainy days ~5

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 76°F

Rainy days ~4.4

Rating Good

August

Avg temp 75°F

Rainy days ~3.2

Rating Excellent

September

Avg temp 68°F

Rainy days ~3.1

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 56°F

Rainy days ~3.2

Rating Great

November

Avg temp 43°F

Rainy days ~3.5

Rating Challenging

December

Avg temp 33°F

Rainy days ~2.9

Rating Difficult

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Tornado Alley

Apr - Jun

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are most common in spring. Check storm forecasts before departing.

Climate Context

Edinburgh, IN

Midwest

Lafayette, IN

Midwest

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