AI-generatedBaton Rouge at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 1,328 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Baton Rouge is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – April, October – December
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
07:0618:35
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:51–07:38 · evening 18:02–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:42–06:51 · evening 18:50–18:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Baton Rouge in October?
In October, Baton Rouge is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min07:06 – 18:35
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sunshine hours in Baton Rouge
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Baton Rouge, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Baton Rouge
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Baton Rouge: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Baton Rouge has about 7 rainy days with 80 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Baton Rouge
How breezy and how cloudy Baton Rouge is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Baton Rouge typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 39 % of the sky over Baton Rouge: mostly sunny, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Baton Rouge
How often the day gets hot in Baton Rouge (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Baton Rouge has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Baton Rouge
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 12 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 173 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 64 | 16° | 7° | 4.8 h | 10 | 121 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 18° | 9° | 4.9 h | 9 | 114 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 22° | 12° | 5.6 h | 10 | 115 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 25° | 15° | 6.5 h | 9 | 103 |
| MayMay | 69 | 29° | 20° | 7.4 h | 9 | 106 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 32° | 23° | 7.7 h | 14 | 118 |
| JulyJul | 33 | 32° | 24° | 7.4 h | 18 | 133 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 32° | 24° | 6.9 h | 16 | 133 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 30° | 22° | 6.5 h | 11 | 107 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 26° | 17° | 6.6 h | 7 | 80 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 21° | 12° | 5.5 h | 8 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 17° | 8° | 4.7 h | 9 | 115 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
30.44° N, 91.19° W · 14 m · America/Chicago
Best time to visit Baton Rouge
The best time to visit Baton Rouge is from February to April and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is August with 133 mm.
Baton Rouge through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Baton Rouge in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–29 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Baton Rouge in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Baton Rouge in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–30 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Baton Rouge in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Baton Rouge for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Baton Rouge
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Baton Rouge (score 86 and 82). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86better | 82 |
| Day high | 26° | 25° |
| Night low | 17° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 80 mmbetter | 103 mm |
| Muggy days | 12 | 10better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Baton Rouge month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
64January16° · 5 h
In January, Baton Rouge is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in January76February18° · 5 h
In February, Baton Rouge is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in February76March22° · 6 h
In March, Baton Rouge is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in March82April25° · 7 h
In April, Baton Rouge is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in April69May29° · 7 h
In May, Baton Rouge is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 106 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in May46June32° · 8 h
In June, Baton Rouge is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 118 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in June33July32° · 7 h
In July, Baton Rouge is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 133 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in July34August32° · 7 h
In August, Baton Rouge is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 133 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in August57September30° · 7 h
In September, Baton Rouge is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in September86October26° · 7 h
In October, Baton Rouge is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in October81November21° · 6 h
In November, Baton Rouge is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge in November71December17° · 5 h
In December, Baton Rouge is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge vs. New Orleans
In October the holiday weather in Baton Rouge and New Orleans is about equally good (score 86 vs. 85). During the day it is about as warm in New Orleans as in Baton Rouge.
| in October | Baton Rouge | New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec | Feb – May, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Baton Rouge ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Panama City Beach25°26°90
- 2Destin26°26°89
- 3Clearwater Beach26°27°89
- 4Sarasota28°27°89
- 5Mobile26°25°87
- 6Baton RougeThis page26°86
- 7Fort Worth26°86
- 8Oklahoma City23°86
Planning a trip to Baton Rouge
Weather for your travel dates
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Baton Rouge in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Baton Rouge has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 30 min
- Distance
- 7,460 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Baton Rouge lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Baton Rouge
When is the best time to visit Baton Rouge?
The best time to visit Baton Rouge is from February to April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Baton Rouge?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Baton Rouge?
Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is August with 133 mm. The driest month is October with 80 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Baton Rouge get?
Baton Rouge gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Baton Rouge in?
Baton Rouge uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Baton Rouge?
A nonstop flight from London to Baton Rouge takes about 9 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,460 km.
When is hurricane season in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 64, Summer holidays 34, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 68.
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