Best Time to Visit New Orleans
United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit New Orleans?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in New Orleans?
- July is typically the hottest month in New Orleans, with average daytime highs around 33°C.
- What is the rainiest month in New Orleans?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 193mm of precipitation.