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Baton Rouge For Art Lovers
Baton Rouge For History Buffs
More to Explore: Louisiana Art & Science Museum
Mike the Tiger Habitat
USS Kidd
Knock Knock Children’s Museum
Red Stick Farmers Market
Downtown Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Zoo
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Blue Bayou Water Park and Dixie Landin'
BREC's Magnolia Mound
The capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is home to great museums, unique attractions, and outstanding restaurants. Watch a game at the LSU Tiger Stadium, visit the LSU Museum of Art, and see a planetarium show at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. Best historic things to do in Baton Rouge include the LSU Rural Life Museum, USS Kidd and the Old Arsenal Museum.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana Weather by Month
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Precip. (in) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60 | 35 | 4.5 | Mild & Humid |
| February | 65 | 38 | 4.0 | Mild & Humid |
| March | 72 | 45 | 4.5 | Warm & Humid |
| April | 80 | 55 | 4.0 | Warm & Humid |
| May | 85 | 65 | 5.0 | Warm & Humid |
| June | 90 | 70 | 5.5 | Hot & Humid |
| July | 92 | 72 | 6.0 | Hot & Humid |
| August | 90 | 70 | 5.5 | Hot & Humid |
| September | 85 | 65 | 5.0 | Warm & Humid |
| October | 75 | 50 | 4.0 | Warm & Humid |
| November | 65 | 40 | 3.5 | Mild & Humid |
| December | 60 | 35 | 4.0 | Mild & Humid |
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