Updated October 2026
Cane River Creole National Historical Park Weather by Month
Cane River Creole National Historical Park is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 96°F and a low of 75°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 60°F and an average low of 39°F. March is the wettest month, with about 5.8 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 9.9 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Cane River Creole National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
96°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
39°F avg low
Wettest month
Mar
5.8 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.1 h of daylight
Average weather at Cane River Creole by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F | 39°F | 5.1 in | 10.1 h |
| February | 65°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 10.9 h |
| March | 72°F | 49°F | 5.8 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 79°F | 56°F | 5.7 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 87°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 13.6 h |
| June | 92°F | 73°F | 5.2 in | 14.1 h |
| July | 95°F | 76°F | 3.5 in | 13.9 h |
| August | 96°F | 75°F | 3.3 in | 13.2 h |
| September | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 81°F | 57°F | 4.5 in | 11.2 h |
| November | 70°F | 47°F | 4.8 in | 10.4 h |
| December | 62°F | 41°F | 5.6 in | 9.9 h |
| Year total | 56.1 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00166582, 9.9 miles from the park's reference point. The station's snowfall normal is zero in all twelve months. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Cane River Creole is at that time of year.
Cane River Creole weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 60°F in January, between 62°F in December and 65°F in February, with average lows between 39°F and 42°F. Together the three months average 15.2 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.9 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 72°F in March to 87°F in May, with average lows between 49°F and 65°F. Together the three months average 15.7 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.6 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 92°F in June to 96°F in August, with average lows between 73°F and 76°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 12 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.1 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 90°F in September to 70°F in November, with average lows between 47°F and 69°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in September. Together the three months average 13.2 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.4 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per year. The area is also subject to severe thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Visitors might want to bring hats, umbrellas, and drink plenty of water. Please check the local weather forecast before planning your visit to the park.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Cane River Creole
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 31.65°N, 93.00°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
August, the warmest month, sees about 0.9× the visitors of the park's average month. July is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Cane River Creole National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Cane River Creole.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Cane River Creole National Historical Park, with an average high of 96°F and an average low of 75°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.9 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Cane River Creole National Historical Park, with an average low of 39°F and an average high of 60°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
March is the wettest month, with about 5.8 inches of precipitation. August is the driest, at about 3.3 inches. The station records about 56.1 inches of precipitation in an average year.
The nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.9 miles from the park's reference point, shows no measurable snowfall in any month of its 1991–2020 normals.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00166582), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2002–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.