Baton Rouge weather in December (Louisiana, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Baton Rouge in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Baton Rouge typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Baton Rouge in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, April, May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Baton Rouge climate page with graphs.

 

Baton Rouge, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Baton Rouge, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

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