Climate in the Baton Rouge Area : Baton Rouge Area Chamber

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The Baton Rouge area has a semi-tropical climate that sets the scene for year-round outdoor sports and activities.

Monthly Temperatures -- January 50.8, February 53.6, March 60.5, April 68.4, May 74.8, June 80.3, July 82.1, August 81.4, September 77.9, October 68.2, November 58.7, December 52.5

With mild and short winters, fabulous falls, and glorious springs, the Baton Rouge area is a great place to live and play. Our climate in a snapshot:

Baton Rouge has a semi-tropical climate
The weather is consistently warm from May to September
Winter is usually mild and short-lived (generally only January and February)
Spring is glorious. While our blooming season is quite long, lasting more than seven months of the year, spring is the most dramatic
Fall is mild-perfect for tailgating and team pick-up games
Precipitation is regular and well-distributed throughout the year with an average annual precipitation of 55 inches