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

How's the weather trend in Baton Rouge as January approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Baton Rouge tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C. Expect mild temperatures during this month, but it stays comfortably warm and inviting. It is the coolest month of the year.

Precipitation

Baton Rouge in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 152 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures March, April, May, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase 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 January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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