Baton Rouge (LA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Baton Rouge can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to mild.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Baton Rouge. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Baton Rouge has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1723 mm of rainfall annually. Baton Rouge can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 230 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 101 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Baton Rouge Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Baton Rouge can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Baton Rouge.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 77%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Baton Rouge in the United States of America
During the months of March and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 230 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 101 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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