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Lexington FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Lexington.

When is the best time to visit Lexington?

When to go to Lexington really depends on what type of weather you are most comfortable in. Lexington has hot, humid summers, moderately cold winters and mild spring and autumn seasons thanks to being on the northern boundary of the humid subtropical climate zone. June has Kentucky’s oldest bluegrass music festival, The Festival of the Bluegrass, but keep in mind that between June and August daytime temperatures can go up to the low 30s. Spring and autumn temperatures range from the high teens to the lows 20s, and winter temperatures generally stay above freezing.

What is the time difference between the UK and Lexington?

GMT – 4 hours

What places combine well with Lexington?

From Lexington one can easily travel down into the rest of the Deep South. Take a stop into Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, then head south into Tennessee.

What are the main cultural events in Lexington?

June – Festival of the Bluegrass
April and October – Keeneland Racecourse races

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