When is the best time to go to Baton Rouge
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Baton Rouge, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Baton Rouge are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 126mm | 5.3hrs | 11.3hrs |
The weather in January in Baton Rouge is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baton Rouge for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Baton Rouge and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Baton Rouge weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 140mm | 6.3hrs | 12hrs |
February in Baton Rouge is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baton Rouge for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Baton Rouge and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Baton Rouge weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 125mm | 7.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Baton Rouge is characteristically mild and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baton Rouge.
March is in the spring in Baton Rouge and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Baton Rouge weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 134mm | 8.7hrs | 13.7hrs |
Baton Rouge's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baton Rouge.
April is in the spring in Baton Rouge and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Baton Rouge weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 124mm | 9.5hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Baton Rouge and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Baton Rouge, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Baton Rouge and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 118mm | 10hrs | 11.3hrs |
The weather in June in Baton Rouge is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baton Rouge for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Baton Rouge and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 173mm | 9.3hrs | 12hrs |
July in Baton Rouge is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baton Rouge for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Baton Rouge and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 148mm | 8.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Baton Rouge is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baton Rouge for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Baton Rouge and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Baton Rouge weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 122mm | 8.2hrs | 13.7hrs |
Baton Rouge's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baton Rouge for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Baton Rouge and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Baton Rouge weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 87mm | 8.4hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Baton Rouge and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Baton Rouge, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Baton Rouge and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Baton Rouge weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 107mm | 6.3hrs | 11.3hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Baton Rouge during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baton Rouge.
November is in the fall / autumn in Baton Rouge and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Baton Rouge weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 142mm | 5.5hrs | 12hrs |
December in Baton Rouge is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baton Rouge for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Baton Rouge and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Baton Rouge with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Baton Rouge weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.9°C 91.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 87mm 3.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.4°C 59.7°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 173mm 6.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
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