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Shreveport (LA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Shreveport experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Shreveport is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in August to a moderate 14°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Shreveport has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1208 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 135 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 62 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Shreveport, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Shreveport (LA)

Sun   Dec 22
15°C | -1°C
SE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
20°C | 5°C
SE 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
21°C | 11°C
SE 5 m/s
14 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit Shreveport in the United States of America

During the months of March, April and October 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Shreveport?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shreveport?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shreveport?
    October tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shreveport?
    August is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shreveport?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 315 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.