What’s the climate like in Baton Rouge?
The current climate of Baton Rouge features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 17°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Baton Rouge in recent years was 41°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2021.
On average, Baton Rouge receives 1993 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Baton Rouge runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Baton Rouge?
The best time to visit Baton Rouge for pleasant to warm weather is January through July and September through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Baton Rouge.
Climate Table of Baton Rouge
The climate table of Baton Rouge shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 149 | 112 | 98 | 181 | 183 | 244 | 150 | 325 | 112 | 127 | 163 | 149 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January
- Precipitation: 1993 mm per year, averaging 166 mm per month
- Driest months: 98 mm in March, 112 mm in February and September
- Wettest months: 325 mm in August, 244 mm in June and 183 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Baton Rouge
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Baton Rouge
This graph shows how much precipitation Baton Rouge, Louisiana, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Baton Rouge
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Baton Rouge
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Baton Rouge
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Baton Rouge by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Baton Rouge. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
