Baton Rouge, LA weather in July
In July, Baton Rouge sees highs around 92°F and lows around 74°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. There are about 13 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Baton Rouge. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 74°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 5.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 74°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:06 am / 8:10 pm | 6:22 am / 7:59 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am76°Fdew point 74°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 73°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm80°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lafayette Rgnl Airport (53 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 26%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more25 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 5.1 in; a dry July brings about 3.5 in and a wet one about 6.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202015: average high 95°F
- Coolest July1994: average high 89°F
- Wettest July1994: 10.3 in
- Driest July2005: 1.9 in
- Highest reading102°F (July 2, 2009)
- Lowest reading62°F (July 17, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 92°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 74°F | 73°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.9 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Shreveport, LA210 mi · high 94°F · 8 wet days
How Baton Rouge ranks in July
- Normal high101st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Louisiana
- Wet days336th driest of 378
- Comfortable days293rd most of 340
What to pack for Baton Rouge in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 553 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Baton Rouge in July?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 74°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 102°F (July 2, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Baton Rouge in July?
About 13 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (10.3 in); the driest was in 2005 (1.9 in).
Is July a good time to visit Baton Rouge?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Baton Rouge (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 25 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (USW00013970), 6.0 mi N of the city center, 64 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Baton Rouge Sherwood (USC00160558), 6.4 mi E of the city center, 55 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lafayette Rgnl Airport (USW00013976), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 38 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lafayette Regional Airport (722405-13976), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 35 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.