Climate normals · 1970–2000
Baton Rouge Climate
Baton Rouge is a city in United States (LA) with a population of about 227,470. Its average annual temperature is 19.8°C (68°F), with roughly 1590 mm of rain per year.
19.8°C
Avg Temp
1590
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Baton Rouge Climate
Baton Rouge has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F) and receives about 1590 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.8°C
Avg Temp
1590
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 50° | 148 mm |
| February | 12° / 54° | 130 mm |
| March | 16° / 61° | 129 mm |
| April | 20° / 67° | 134 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 132 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 131 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 155 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 148 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 128 mm |
| October | 20° / 69° | 99 mm |
| November | 16° / 60° | 116 mm |
| December | 12° / 53° | 140 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Baton Rouge
The most comfortable months to visit Baton Rouge are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Baton Rouge are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Baton Rouge, United States has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C and about 1590 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Baton Rouge average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.