Baton Rouge weather by month
Average highs run from 62°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 42°F. It gets 62 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February to March and November.
Best time to visit Baton Rouge
For comfortable weather, go in February to March and November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F | 42°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 7 | mild days, chilly nights |
| February | 67°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| March | 73°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| April | 79°F | 57°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| May | 86°F | 65°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| June | 91°F | 72°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| July | 92°F | 74°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 25 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 73°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 25 | 0 | hot |
| September | 89°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| October | 81°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| November | 71°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| December | 64°F | 43°F | 5.3 in | 0.2 in | 7 | 0 | 5 | mild |
| Year | 79°F avg | 58°F avg | 61.9 in | 0.2 in | 77 | 96 | 18 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Baton Rouge Ryan Airport, LA (USW00013970), 4.5 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Baton Rouge
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 10m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 07m. The earliest sunset comes around November 28 (5:02 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:10 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 62 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 am | 5:25 pm | 10h 24m |
| February | 6:44 am | 5:52 pm | 11h 08m |
| March | 7:14 am | 7:12 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:37 am | 7:31 pm | 12h 55m |
| May | 6:10 am | 7:51 pm | 13h 42m |
| June | 6:01 am | 8:08 pm | 14h 06m |
| July | 6:12 am | 8:07 pm | 13h 55m |
| August | 6:31 am | 7:45 pm | 13h 14m |
| September | 6:49 am | 7:09 pm | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:06 am | 6:32 pm | 11h 26m |
| November | 6:30 am | 5:06 pm | 10h 36m |
| December | 6:54 am | 5:04 pm | 10h 11m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Baton Rouge with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Baton Rouge getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.2°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Baton Rouge.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Baton Rouge?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 73°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Baton Rouge?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 42°F and highs of 62°F.
What is the rainiest month in Baton Rouge?
June gets the most precipitation, 6.5 inches on average. November is the driest at 3.9 inches.
Does it snow in Baton Rouge?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Baton Rouge?
For comfortable weather, February to March and November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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