Louisiana Governor's Mansion

Museum Official governor residence in Baton Rouge with historic architecture

Baton Rouge’s Louisiana Governor’s Mansion serves as the state’s official residence; visitors tour its formal rooms during public openings and see its architecture close to the State Capitol.

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Louisiana Governor's Mansion
100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA (Governor's Mansion area)
30.4465, -91.1850
Public tours may be offered on select days; otherwise viewable from the street

How to Get to Louisiana Governor's Mansion #

Located in downtown Baton Rouge near the Louisiana State Capitol. From I-110 or US-190, follow signs to the capitol complex and the governor’s mansion. Street parking and municipal lots are available nearby.

Tips for Visiting Louisiana Governor's Mansion #

  • Plan a short visit to see the exterior architecture and then walk to nearby state capitol grounds for additional monuments and gardens.
  • Check ahead for any scheduled public tours or events at the mansion - these are often limited and require reservations.
  • Photography from the public sidewalks is allowed, but interior photography (if tours are available) may be restricted.

Best Time to Visit Louisiana Governor's Mansion #

Best in spring or autumn to avoid Louisiana's intense summer heat and humidity.

Fall
October-November · 15-27°C (59-81°F)
Pleasant temperatures and lower humidity make walking the capitol grounds comfortable.
Spring
March-May · 16-28°C (61-82°F)
Azaleas and landscaped gardens are at their best; events increase around the capitol.

Weather & Climate near Louisiana Governor's Mansion #

Climate

Louisiana Governor's Mansion's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1609 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (156 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
22° 33°

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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