Baton Rouge (LA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (91°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 5°C (41°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Baton Rouge has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1723 mm (68 in) of rainfall annually. Baton Rouge can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 230 mm (9.1 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 101 mm (4 in) of precipitation 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year