United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit New Orleans are March, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
New Orleans sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in January (around 17°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1609mm — June is typically the wettest month (~193mm) and October the driest (~94mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 8°C | 132mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 19° / 10°C | 105mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 22° / 13°C | 111mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 26° / 17°C | 133mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 30° / 21°C | 143mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 32° / 24°C | 193mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 33° / 25°C | 172mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 33° / 25°C | 176mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 31° / 23°C | 130mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 27° / 18°C | 94mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 22° / 12°C | 98mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 18° / 9°C | 122mm | 👍 Good |
January in New Orleans is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 132mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in New Orleans is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 105mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in New Orleans is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 111mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in New Orleans is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 133mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in New Orleans is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 143mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in New Orleans is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 193mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in New Orleans is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 172mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in New Orleans is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 176mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in New Orleans is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 130mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in New Orleans is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 94mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in New Orleans is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 98mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in New Orleans is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 122mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket