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Louisville, Kentucky Weather Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Halloween Rain, Time Change
Louisville, KY – Residents across Louisville and Jefferson County can expect several days of warm, mostly dry weather before increasing rain chances arrive Halloween weekend. Temperatures will reach t
By Mason Reid · 2026-10-26T08:53:45.532Z
Louisville, KY – Residents across Louisville and Jefferson County can expect several days of warm, mostly dry weather before increasing rain chances arrive Halloween weekend. Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 70s through Friday, but showers become likely Sunday, November 1, the same day daylight saving time ends.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Louisville, Monday begins a stretch of mild late October weather, with mostly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 76 degrees. Calm winds will accompany the pleasant conditions.
Tuesday brings increasing cloud cover, although temperatures remain near 76 degrees. Overnight lows will stay in the lower 50s.
Wednesday starts mostly cloudy before gradually becoming sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 75 degrees. Light southerly winds develop during the afternoon.
Thursday continues the dry pattern, with sunny skies and a high near 76 degrees. Friday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, reaching approximately 78 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Conditions begin changing Saturday, October 31, as mostly cloudy skies develop and a 20% chance of showers enters the forecast. Temperatures will reach approximately 74 degrees, with rain chances increasing to 50% Saturday night.
Sunday, November 1, brings the greatest likelihood of precipitation, with showers likely, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72 degrees. The National Weather Service places rain chances at 60%.
The wetter weekend also coincides with the end of daylight saving time. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning Louisville to Eastern Standard Time.
Residents gain an extra hour overnight, although sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock Sunday evening.
Louisville Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76°F and calm winds. Mostly cloudy skies gradually become mostly clear overnight, with a low around 49°F.
Tuesday, October 27: Increasing clouds, with a high near 76°F. Calm winds. Mostly cloudy Tuesday night, with a low around 52°F.
Wednesday, October 28: Mostly cloudy skies gradually become sunny, with a high near 75°F. Calm winds becoming south around 6 mph during the afternoon. Mostly clear overnight, with a low near 50°F.
Thursday, October 29: Sunny, with a high near 76°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, with temperatures falling to around 52°F.
Friday, October 30: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 78°F. Mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 56°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74°F and a 20% chance of showers. Rain chances increase to 50% Saturday night, with a low around 57°F.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Showers likely, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72°F. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m., returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Louisville residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset occurs approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
Residents planning Halloween celebrations or Sunday outdoor activities should monitor updated forecasts as rain chances increase throughout the weekend.