Weather on March 17
Baton Rouge, LA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
March 17th in Baton Rouge, LA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 51°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 17th was in 2002 (78°F average), while the coldest was 2005 (45°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of March 17th dates historically, with the wettest March 17th recording 2.22" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for March 17th in Baton Rouge, LA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58° | 32° | 45° | — | — |
| 2025 | 75° | 40° | 57° | — | — |
| 2024 | 77° | 63° | 70° | 0.95" | — |
| 2023 | 70° | 46° | 58° | 2.22" | — |
| 2022 | 78° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 2021 | 81° | 62° | 71° | 0.45" | — |
| 2020 | 77° | 66° | 72° | 0.75" | — |
| 2019 | 61° | 48° | 54° | — | — |
| 2018 | 74° | 60° | 67° | 0.59" | — |
| 2017 | 66° | 41° | 54° | — | — |
| 2016 | 79° | 63° | 71° | — | — |
| 2015 | 82° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 2014 | 76° | 43° | 59° | — | — |
| 2013 | 74° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 2012 | 81° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 2011 | 74° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 2010 | 63° | 49° | 56° | 0.02" | — |
| 2009 | 79° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 2008 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2007 | 69° | 38° | 53° | — | — |
| 2006 | 73° | 59° | 66° | 0.04" | — |
| 2005coldest | 49° | 42° | 45° | — | — |
| 2004 | 74° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 2003 | 66° | 59° | 63° | 0.18" | — |
| 2002warmest | 87° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2001 | 65° | 48° | 56° | — | — |
| 2000 | 80° | 56° | 68° | 0.06" | — |
| 1999 | 69° | 37° | 53° | — | — |
| 1998 | 75° | 57° | 66° | 2.07" | — |
| 1997 | 62° | 49° | 55° | 0.06" | — |
| 1996 | 80° | 65° | 72° | — | — |
| 1995 | 70° | 50° | 60° | 0.6" | — |
| 1994 | 71° | 35° | 53° | — | — |
| 1993 | 61° | 52° | 56° | 0.75" | — |
| 1992 | 73° | 58° | 65° | — | — |
| 1991 | 65° | 57° | 61° | 0.82" | — |
| 1990 | 55° | 43° | 49° | 0.18" | — |
| 1989 | 80° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1988 | 64° | 33° | 49° | — | — |
| 1987 | 79° | 59° | 69° | 0.3" | — |
| 1986 | 79° | 57° | 68° | — | — |
| 1985 | 64° | 53° | 59° | 0.08" | — |
| 1984 | 83° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 1983 | 66° | 59° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 1982 | 82° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 1981 | 71° | 38° | 54° | — | — |
| 1980 | 75° | 66° | 71° | 0.11" | — |
| 1979 | 64° | 49° | 56° | — | — |
| 1978 | 60° | 35° | 48° | — | — |
| 1977 | 78° | 61° | 69° | — | — |
| 1976 | 59° | 33° | 46° | — | — |
| 1975 | 72° | 50° | 61° | — | — |
| 1974 | 73° | 40° | 56° | — | — |
| 1973 | 74° | 44° | 59° | 0.33" | — |
| 1972 | 73° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 1971 | 78° | 41° | 60° | — | — |
Baton Rouge, LA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Baton Rouge, LA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Baton Rouge, LA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Best Time to Visit Baton Rouge, LA
Most pleasant months in Baton Rouge, LA: February, March, April, October, November.
What to expect on March 17th
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
March 17th outlook →