Weather in New Orleans
Live weather and 7-day forecast for New Orleans, United States, followed by what to expect in each month of the year.
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Climate in New Orleans: month by month
Averaged over 2023–2025, the warmest month in New Orleans is August, with highs around 34 °C (93 °F) and lows around 27 °C (80 °F); the coolest is January, with highs around 17 °C (62 °F) and lows around 9 °C (48 °F).
New Orleans gets about 1,498 mm (59 in) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September (173 mm over about 11 days) and the driest is October (83 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation (in) | Wet days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 48° | 5.7 | 12 | 10h 26m |
| February | 69° | 55° | 3.9 | 10 | 11h 9m |
| March | 73° | 59° | 5.1 | 11 | 11h 58m |
| April | 78° | 65° | 3.8 | 12 | 12h 54m |
| May | 85° | 72° | 6.4 | 15 | 13h 39m |
| June | 89° | 76° | 4.8 | 19 | 14h 4m |
| July | 90° | 79° | 6.7 | 21 | 13h 54m |
| August | 93° | 80° | 3.8 | 11 | 13h 14m |
| September | 87° | 76° | 6.8 | 11 | 12h 22m |
| October | 80° | 67° | 3.3 | 7 | 11h 28m |
| November | 72° | 60° | 3.5 | 9 | 10h 39m |
| December | 65° | 52° | 5.2 | 9 | 10h 14m |
Averages of daily values from the ERA5 reanalysis for 2023–2025 at New Orleans's coordinates (model elevation 19 m), via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). Three recent years are not a 30-year climate normal; reanalysis smooths local extremes and tends to count more light-rain days than a rain gauge would. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th of each month.
Weather questions for New Orleans
What is the hottest month in New Orleans?
August, with average highs of 34 °C (93 °F) and lows of 27 °C (80 °F) over 2023–2025. The coolest month is January, averaging 17 °C (62 °F) by day and 9 °C (48 °F) at night.
What is the rainiest month in New Orleans?
September, with about 173 mm of precipitation on roughly 11 days. The driest month is October (83 mm), and the yearly total is around 1,498 mm.
When is the weather mildest in New Orleans?
Going by the averages, February–April and October–December are the months with average daytime highs between 18 °C and 27 °C (64–81 °F) — warm but not hot. September is the month most likely to bring rain.
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