Weather in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States in May
In an average May, Baton Rouge sees a daily high around 85°F and a low around 65°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 85°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 78°F to 93°F |
| Average low | 65°F |
| Typical low range | 56°F to 71°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
104°F
1998-05-31
Lowest
64°F
2013-05-05
Low
Highest
77°F
2000-05-27
Lowest
40°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
144°F
1998-05-31
Lowest
34°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
23.6 g/m³
2004-05-30
Lowest
7.6 g/m³
2002-05-19
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2010-05-01
Lowest
4 mph
2018-05-26
Precip
Wettest
14.04 in
2021
Driest
0.37 in
1998
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