Lexington in December
Not the best time
December brings winter weather but holiday charm. Most outdoor activities shut down, but lower prices and festive decorations create their own appeal.
Weather
December settles into winter with highs around 8°C and lows near -1°C. Snow becomes possible but rarely accumulates much. Expect gray, overcast days with occasional cold rain or sleet.
8°C high-1°C low11 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$92/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Christmas events
- •New Year's Eve celebrations
- •Holiday horse farm tours
- •UK basketball games
December Tips
- •Holiday decorations make downtown visits worthwhile
- •Some horse farms offer special Christmas tours
- •Hotel rates drop significantly except around holidays
All Months
April through May is pure magic in Lexington. The dogwoods bloom, Keeneland's spring meet runs, and temperatures hover in the perfect 70s. This is also when the horse farms look their absolute best - emerald grass, white fences, and foals learning to run.
September and October bring fall racing season and some of the most beautiful autumn colors you'll see anywhere. The weather stays comfortable through Halloween, making it perfect for outdoor activities and horse farm tours.
Summer gets hot and humid - we're talking 90+ degrees with Kentucky-level humidity that'll leave you sticky. But if you can handle the heat, hotel rates drop and you'll have attractions mostly to yourself.
Winter isn't terrible, but many horse farms limit tours and some outdoor attractions close. Basketball season at the University of Kentucky heats things up downtown, but you'll pay premium prices for hotels during March Madness.
Lexington Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
5/10
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