Baton Rouge in May
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
30°CAvg high
19°CAvg low
10Rainy days (104 mm)
13:32 hDaylight
06:15Sunrise · 19:47 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 6°C | 124 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.8 |
| February | 19°C | 8°C | 115 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 22°C | 11°C | 116 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 26°C | 15°C | 117 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| May | 30°C | 19°C | 104 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 32°C | 22°C | 120 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.2 |
| July | 33°C | 24°C | 132 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.5 |
| August | 33°C | 23°C | 133 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.6 |
| September | 31°C | 21°C | 100 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 27°C | 16°C | 86 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| November | 22°C | 10°C | 89 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| December | 18°C | 8°C | 112 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Baton Rouge in May?
Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 19°C.
When is the best time to visit Baton Rouge?
The best months are October, November, April, March.