Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:14 AM CDT
61°F and mostly sunny at peak. Wind 7 mph from the ENE, dew point 41°F.
Running in Baton Rouge peaks twice a year — January (FitScore 83) and November (83) — with typical morning lows of 44°F and 53°F respectively. July is the toughest month: oppressive dew points averaging 75°F alongside highs of 90°F drag the average FitScore down to 41 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Baton Rouge ranks #168 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 68 (national median: 74). 7 months of the year score 70 or better.
Based on 2015–2024 daily weather history (Open-Meteo ERA5), scored against 200 U.S. cities. Monthly FitScore reflects each day’s best running window.
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Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is All day with a peak FitScore of 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Baton Rouge are January, November, and December, with average FitScores of 83, 83, and 82 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 41).
Historically, October in Baton Rouge averages a FitScore of 75/100 — good running weather — with highs around 81°F, lows around 63°F, dew points near 60°F, and 5.4 days of measurable rain. That's below the national median of 86 for October.
FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.