When is the best time to go to New Orleans
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit New Orleans, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in New Orleans
New Orleans weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit New Orleans are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 128mm | 5.6hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in New Orleans during January can be summarized as mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in New Orleans and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
New Orleans weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 134mm | 6.5hrs | 12hrs |
February in New Orleans is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in New Orleans and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
New Orleans weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 125mm | 7.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in New Orleans is characteristically mild and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit New Orleans.
March is in the spring in New Orleans and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
New Orleans weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 127mm | 9.2hrs | 13.7hrs |
New Orleans's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit New Orleans.
April is in the spring in New Orleans and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
New Orleans weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 122mm | 9.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in New Orleans and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit New Orleans, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in New Orleans and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 142mm | 9.6hrs | 11.3hrs |
June is a wet, humid month in New Orleans and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in New Orleans and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 174mm | 8.8hrs | 12hrs |
July in New Orleans is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in New Orleans and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 174mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 163mm | 8.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in New Orleans is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in New Orleans and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
New Orleans weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 147mm | 8.1hrs | 13.7hrs |
New Orleans's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in New Orleans and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
New Orleans weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 73mm | 8.4hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in New Orleans and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New Orleans, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in New Orleans and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
New Orleans weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 106mm | 6.5hrs | 11.3hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in New Orleans during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit New Orleans.
November is in the fall / autumn in New Orleans and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
New Orleans weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 128mm | 5.8hrs | 12hrs |
December in New Orleans is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in New Orleans and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 128mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
New Orleans weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 73mm 2.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 174mm 6.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
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