Weather in Baton Rouge in May
In an average May, Baton Rouge sees a daily high around 85°F and a low around 66°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 85°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 90°F |
| Average low | 66°F |
| Typical low range | 58°F to 73°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
66°F
2017-05-04
Low
Highest
79°F
2022-05-21
Lowest
43°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
135°F
2024-05-27
Lowest
36°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
25.0 g/m³
2024-05-27
Lowest
6.3 g/m³
1992-05-07
Wind
Highest
21 mph
1999-05-05
Lowest
4 mph
2019-05-31
Gust
Highest
42 mph
1989-05-05
Lowest
10 mph
1990-05-24
Precip
Wettest
11.91 in
2026
Driest
0.39 in
1998
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