Baton Rouge, LA Weather
Baton Rouge hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 101°F (38°C) is about 11°F (6°C) above the typical July high of 90°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Baton Rouge weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Baton Rouge looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 74°. There is a 67% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Baton Rouge 14-day forecast
About the weather in Baton Rouge
Located in Louisiana, United States, Baton Rouge experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 90°F (32°C) in July and dip to about 61°F (16°C) in January, with around 61.9 inches (1572 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Baton Rouge weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 61°F (16°C)
- Record high: 104°F (40°C) · Record low: 16°F (-9°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (18 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 76°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 61°F (16°C) and lows around 44°F (7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 104°F (40°C) and dropped as low as 16°F (-9°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.7 inches (196 mm) of rain over 18 days, while October is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Baton Rouge is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Baton Rouge runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 51 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Baton Rouge is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Baton Rouge is mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 47°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Baton Rouge by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 44° | 10 | 5.1 in | 7.3 h/day | 75% |
| February | 66° | 49° | 10 | 4.3 in | 7.4 h/day | 77% |
| March | 72° | 55° | 11 | 5.2 in | 8.6 h/day | 77% |
| April | 77° | 60° | 12 | 6.0 in | 9.5 h/day | 76% |
| May | 84° | 68° | 12 | 5.2 in | 10.8 h/day | 77% |
| June | 88° | 74° | 15 | 5.3 in | 11.5 h/day | 79% |
| July | 90° | 76° | 18 | 5.7 in | 10.7 h/day | 80% |
| August | 90° | 76° | 18 | 7.7 in | 10.2 h/day | 79% |
| September | 87° | 72° | 12 | 4.6 in | 10.3 h/day | 77% |
| October | 81° | 63° | 7 | 3.3 in | 9.4 h/day | 72% |
| November | 71° | 53° | 9 | 3.9 in | 8.0 h/day | 75% |
| December | 65° | 49° | 11 | 5.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 79% |