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The best time to visit Baton Rouge

Month-by-month climate averages for Baton Rouge, LA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Baton Rouge is usually February, March, April and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Baton Rouge is warmest in August (highs near 97°F) and coldest in January (lows around 45°F), with roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and November.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Baton Rouge forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Baton Rouge weather by month

what to expect in Baton Rouge through the year

Here is Baton Rouge's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Baton Rouge by season.

Jan
63°
45°
Mild
Wettest
Feb
68°
51°
Mild
Mar
73°
56°
Warm
Apr
78°
61°
Warm
May
86°
69°
Hot
Jun
91°
74°
Hot
Jul
93°
77°
Hot
Aug
97°
79°
Hot
Sep
89°
73°
Hot
Oct
82°
63°
Warm
Nov
72°
57°
Warm
Dec
65°
48°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Baton Rouge?
The most comfortable time to visit Baton Rouge is usually February, March, April and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Baton Rouge?
August is the warmest month in Baton Rouge, averaging highs near 97°F.
What is the coldest month in Baton Rouge?
January is the coldest month in Baton Rouge, with lows around 45°F.
When is the rainy season in Baton Rouge?
The wettest month in Baton Rouge is usually January, out of roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year.

Baton Rouge month by month