Weather in Baton Rouge in October
In an average October, Baton Rouge sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 73°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 48°F to 71°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
48°F
1993-10-31
Low
Highest
78°F
2009-10-07
Lowest
31°F
1989-10-20
Feels-like
Highest
125°F
2019-10-01
Lowest
23°F
1989-10-20
Humidity
Highest
23.9 g/m³
2014-10-02
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
1993-10-31
Wind
Highest
32 mph
2020-10-10
Lowest
3 mph
1996-10-31
Gust
Highest
61 mph
2020-10-10
Lowest
8 mph
2003-10-20
Precip
Wettest
11.25 in
1985
Driest
0.03 in
2005
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