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Louisiana Governor's Mansion

Museum

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 essentials

Address: 100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA (Governor’s Mansion area)
Website: louisianagovernor.gov
Admission: Public tours may be offered on select days; otherwise viewable from the street
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When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 5° - 16° 10° 154 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
February - 6° - 18° 12° 134 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
March - 10° - 22° 16° 131 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
April - 14° - 26° 20° 134 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
May - 18° - 30° 24° 132 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
June - 21° - 33° 27° 133 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
July - 23° - 33° 28° 156 mm - - 1.8 m/s - -
August - 22° - 33° 28° 148 mm - - 1.7 m/s - -
September - 20° - 31° 26° 128 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
October - 14° - 27° 21° 99 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
November - 9° - 22° 16° 117 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
December - 6° - 18° 12° 143 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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.