Gloomy Easter Sunday, dry and cooler start to the workweek

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Isolated light showers will linger through the late morning hours on Easter Sunday before tapering off around lunchtime. Cloudy and gloomy conditions will remain in place, with temperatures staying in the 60s for much of the day. A north breeze will make it feel even cooler at times, with gusts up to 20 mph. However, a warming trend returns quickly, with above-normal temperatures building back in by the end of the workweek, as highs climb into the 80s once again.

Why it matters

The Easter forecast and weather patterns in Baton Rouge and south Louisiana are important for residents and visitors to plan their holiday activities and prepare for the changing conditions in the coming days.

The details

After isolated showers this morning, drier weather returns to start the week. By midweek, moisture increases again across south Louisiana, allowing for scattered showers and storms to return. The Weather Prediction Center indicates the highest rainfall totals over the next week will remain south of the interstate corridor and closer to the coast.

• Isolated light showers will linger through the late morning hours on Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026).
• Cooler and drier weather is expected to start the workweek on Monday (April 6, 2026).
• Rain chances return by midweek as moisture builds back into the region, along with a return to warmer temperatures.