Baton Rouge (LA) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Baton Rouge varies. It peaks at 290 hours in May and drops to 151 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2723 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Baton Rouge serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Baton Rouge vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Baton Rouge enjoys an average of 2723 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Baton Rouge

August, Baton Rouge’s wettest month, receives 230 mm (9.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Baton Rouge Precipitation page.