Baton Rouge weather, reported by Jeter
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Verdicts use the same temperature bands as our vet-sourced guides to safe walking temperatures and cold-weather limits, including the humidity bump and the 7-second pavement test.
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What Baton Rouge weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Baton Rouge's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.3°F / 17°C | 41.6°F / 5°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| February | 66.6°F / 19°C | 45.3°F / 7°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| March | 73°F / 23°C | 51°F / 11°C | Fine for most dogs |
| April | 79.1°F / 26°C | 56.9°F / 14°C | Caution — shade & water |
| May | 85.8°F / 30°C | 65.1°F / 18°C | Risky — early/late only |
| June | 90.5°F / 33°C | 71.5°F / 22°C | Dangerous — skip midday |
| July | 91.9°F / 33°C | 73.8°F / 23°C | Dangerous — skip midday |
| August | 92.2°F / 33°C | 73.3°F / 23°C | Dangerous — skip midday |
| September | 88.7°F / 32°C | 68.9°F / 21°C | Risky — early/late only |
| October | 80.9°F / 27°C | 58.1°F / 15°C | Caution — shade & water |
| November | 71°F / 22°C | 47.8°F / 9°C | Fine for most dogs |
| December | 64.3°F / 18°C | 43.3°F / 6°C | Safe — great walk weather |
Record high: 110°F / 43°C (August, records since 1892) · Record low: 2°F / -17°C (February, records since 1892) · Average snowfall: 0.2″ a year, peaking in December
Climate data: NOAA/NWS 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport).
Baton Rouge weather facts every pet owner should know
- August in Baton Rouge averages a 92.2F high and a 73.3F low, so pavement stays paw-scorching into the evening: dawn is the only reliably safe summer walk window.
- Average highs exceed 90F from June (90.5F) through July (91.9F) and August (92.2F), three-plus months where midday dog walks sit in the danger zone.
- Snow averages just 0.2 inches a year, so Baton Rouge dogs trade snow booties for cooling mats and shaded porches.
- Winter is the reward season: January highs average 62.3F, perfect for long walks along the Mississippi River levee downtown.
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