Climate of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Point-value climate at Baton Rouge (Louisiana, United States of America). Population approximately 422,072.
Located in Louisiana, United States of America, Baton Rouge has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 422,072. Monthly average temperatures range from 10.5°C / 50.9°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 99 mm / 3.9 in (October) to 157 mm / 6.2 in (July) — about 1590 mm / 62.6 in across the year. Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Baton Rouge's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5°C50.9°F | 147 mm5.8″ | — |
| February | 12.5°C54.5°F | 129 mm5.1″ | — |
| March | 16.3°C61.3°F | 129 mm5.1″ | — |
| April | 19.9°C67.8°F | 135 mm5.3″ | — |
| May | 24°C75.2°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| July | 28.1°C82.6°F | 157 mm6.2″ | — |
| August | 27.9°C82.2°F | 148 mm5.8″ | — |
| September | 25.8°C78.4°F | 129 mm5.1″ | — |
| October | 20.5°C68.9°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| November | 15.6°C60.1°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| December | 12°C53.6°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Baton Rouge's warmest month is July at an average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and its driest month is October with about 99 mm / 3.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge, in Louisiana, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 10.5°C / 50.9°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1590 mm / 62.6 in, with the wettest month being July (157 mm / 6.2 in) and the driest October (99 mm / 3.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Baton Rouge in July?
The average temperature in Baton Rouge in July is 28.1°C / 82.6°F, with rainfall of about 157 mm / 6.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Baton Rouge?
The driest month in Baton Rouge is October, with about 99 mm / 3.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.5°C / 68.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Baton Rouge?
The wettest month in Baton Rouge is July, with approximately 157 mm / 6.2 in of average monthly rainfall.