LOOK AHEAD: Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana Christmas Weather Forecast 2025

Lake Charles, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - The big jolly man will be here before you know it, and the question everyone wants to know before Santa arrives is, WHAT WILL THE WEATHER LOOK LIKE ON CHRISTMAS? The National Weather Service has released its outlook for the next six to ten days, which includes Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Before Christmas, Louisiana Weather Outlook

Before we get to Christmas, the weather in Southwest Louisiana is typical of Louisiana's bipolar weather. For the weekend, Saturday and Sunday are expected to be warm, breezy, and mostly sunny. It will feel more like spring instead of the first week of winter.

Yes, you read that right... Next week will be the first official week of Winter. Only in the South does it feel like a beach resort in May rather than the week of Christmas.

Christmas Eve & Day Louisiana Weather Outlook 2025

After the weekend, our weather will begin to calm down. As we approach Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the skies are expected to be partly cloudy and mild. It may not “feel” like Christmas outside, but it will be very comfortable for family gatherings, gift-opening, and even outdoor fun.

Let's take a look at the full forecast...

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Christmas Eve & Day Detailed Louisiana Weather Forecast 2025

Here's the weather forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana...

Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24) - Highs will reach the mid-70s, with a mix of sun and clouds. Winds will be light, and rain chances are very low.

Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25) - Expect sunny skies with a high near 77 degrees. Nighttime lows should stay in the upper 50s. Rain is not likely, and winds will be light.

Santa will have to ditch the big coat and pants and turn to a t-shirt and shorts for the sleigh ride this year to deliver presents!