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Baton Rouge, LA Weather on May 27
May 27th in Baton Rouge, LA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 68°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 2024 (90°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (66°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 24% of May 27th dates historically, with the wettest May 27th recording 2.24" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Baton Rouge, LA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 27 Weather Records for Baton Rouge
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Baton Rouge, LA is 98°F, set in 2024.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 55°F in 1979.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 19 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Baton Rouge?
The warmest May 27 in Baton Rouge, LA reached 98°F in 2024. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 88°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Baton Rouge?
The coldest May 27 in Baton Rouge, LA dropped to 55°F in 1979. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Baton Rouge?
On May 27, Baton Rouge averages a high of 88°F and a low of 68°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LSU BEN-HUR FARM.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Baton Rouge?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 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.
May 27 Weather History in Baton Rouge
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90°F | 70°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 2024 | 98°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 89°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 69°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2017 | 85°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 87°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 89°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 84°F | 71°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2008 | 91°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 85°F | 62°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2006 | 93°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 89°F | 67°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2002 | 88°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 89°F | 65°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2000 | 94°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 88°F | 66°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1998 | 92°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 82°F | 68°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1992 | 84°F | 66°F | 2.24" | -- |
| 1991 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 90°F | 71°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1989 | 91°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 84°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 81°F | 68°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1985 | 88°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 80°F | 64°F | 1.47" | -- |
| 1975 | 93°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 82°F | 62°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1973 | 89°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 92°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 92°F | 66°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.