When is the best time to go to Baton Rouge?

When is the best time to go to Baton Rouge? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Baton Rouge are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are July and August


Annual weather in Baton Rouge

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Weather details in Baton Rouge month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Baton Rouge for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Baton Rouge is 79°F (ranging from 61°F in january to 94°F in july). Annual rainfall is 78.8in, with a minimum of 3.6in in november and a maximum of 11in in august.
  • In the month of january the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 61°F°C.
  • From february to september the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 90°F°C.
  • In the month of october the climate is perfect. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in october and you can expect to have 4.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between november and december the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 81°F and it rains about 25% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Baton Rouge

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Baton Rouge: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Baton Rouge

Find out when Baton Rouge has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Baton Rouge

  • Very low season in Baton Rouge
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January.
  • Low season in Baton Rouge
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March, April, August and December.
  • High season in Baton Rouge
    The number of visitors to Baton Rouge is high in: September and November.
  • Peak season in Baton Rouge
    The largest number of tourists visiting Baton Rouge is during: May, June, July and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Baton Rouge month by month



Best time for low prices in Baton Rouge

Average prices of hotels in Baton Rouge month by month

Generally, May is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Baton Rouge. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Baton Rouge

On average, it costs $ 131 per day to hire a car in Baton Rouge. This price varies by $ 26 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 115 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 140.

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