Climate
Baton Rouge weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.
Average temperatures
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best time to visit: February, March, November, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F | 42°F | 6.4 in | 10 |
| February | 67°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 9 |
| March | 73°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 9 |
| April | 79°F | 57°F | 5.1 in | 8 |
| May | 86°F | 65°F | 5.2 in | 8 |
| June | 91°F | 72°F | 6.5 in | 12 |
| July | 92°F | 74°F | 5.1 in | 13 |
| August | 92°F | 73°F | 6.4 in | 12 |
| September | 89°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 9 |
| October | 81°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 7 |
| November | 71°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 8 |
| December | 64°F | 43°F | 5.3 in | 10 |
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, La Us (6.5 mi away, 64 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.
Questions
What is the hottest month in Baton Rouge?
August, with an average high of 92°F and low of 73°F.
What is the coldest month in Baton Rouge?
January, with an average low of 42°F and high of 62°F.
When does it rain most in Baton Rouge?
June is the wettest month, averaging 6.5 in of precipitation; the year totals about 62.0 inches.
What is the best time to visit Baton Rouge?
For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, February, March, November.
Where do these numbers come from?
NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Baton Rouge Ryan Ap weather station, 6.5 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.