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Baton Rouge, LA Weather on April 12
April 12th in Baton Rouge, LA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 55°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 12th was in 1994 (77°F average), while the coldest was 1988 (48°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of April 12th dates historically, with the wettest April 12th recording 7.57" of rain. The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 12
Planning for April 12th in Baton Rouge, LA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
April 12 Weather Records for Baton Rouge
- •The all-time record high for April 12th in Baton Rouge, LA is 88°F, set in 1999.
- •The coldest April 12th on record dropped to 36°F in 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 12 ever in Baton Rouge?
The warmest April 12 in Baton Rouge, LA reached 88°F in 1999. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 78°F.
What was the coldest April 12 ever in Baton Rouge?
The coldest April 12 in Baton Rouge, LA dropped to 36°F in 1989. That is 19°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on April 12 in Baton Rouge?
On April 12, Baton Rouge averages a high of 78°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LSU BEN-HUR FARM.
How many years of weather data are available for April 12 in Baton Rouge?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 12 in Baton Rouge, LA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 12 Weather History in Baton Rouge
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 82°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 72°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 62°F | 1.83" | -- |
| 2021 | 85°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 86°F | 68°F | 2.64" | -- |
| 2019 | 80°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 82°F | 63°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2015 | 79°F | 62°F | -- | -- |
| 2014 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 75°F | 45°F | 1.78" | -- |
| 2012 | 83°F | 56°F | 2.11" | -- |
| 2011 | 82°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 75°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 87°F | 59°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 2007 | 79°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 83°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 84°F | 53°F | 3.56" | -- |
| 2004 | 73°F | 55°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2003 | 74°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 79°F | 62°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 88°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 77°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 72°F | 59°F | 2.82" | -- |
| 1996 | 79°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 85°F | 69°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1993 | 77°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 71°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1990 | 70°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 63°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 57°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 76°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 73°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 76°F | 63°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1984 | 79°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 78°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 70°F | 42°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1981 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 81°F | 62°F | 7.57" | -- |
| 1979 | 81°F | 69°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 1978 | 65°F | 54°F | 1.14" | -- |
| 1977 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 74°F | 45°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1974 | 79°F | 63°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1973 | 77°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 81°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LSU BEN-HUR FARM
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Baton Rouge, LA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.