Average Monthly Sunshine in Baton Rouge (LA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Baton Rouge receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Baton Rouge varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 290 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 151 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2443 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Baton Rouge’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Baton Rouge enjoys an average of 2443 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

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

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