Baton Rouge, LA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Baton Rouge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baton Rouge.
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What is the weather usually like in Baton Rouge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 60.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,537 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Baton Rouge: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU BEN-HUR FARM, LA US (USC00165620), adjusted for the elevation of Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baton Rouge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).
It gets about 60.5 inches (1,537 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Baton Rouge is March–April and October–November. At 56 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Baton Rouge
What is the hottest month in Baton Rouge?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Baton Rouge?
January, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Baton Rouge?
About 60.5 inches (1,537 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Baton Rouge?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Baton Rouge?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Baton Rouge have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Baton Rouge in November?
Highs average 70°F and lows 47°F, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Baton Rouge?
Around 6:29 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:08 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Baton Rouge weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Baton Rouge.
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