Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit New Orleans for your holiday.
Climate Overview
5 °C to 33 °C
3.07 – 6.18 in (5 – 12 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Best Time to Visit New Orleans: Overview
JanuaryJan TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C | FebruaryFeb TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 22 °C | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in New Orleans | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in New Orleans | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in New Orleans |
JulyJul Very hot (average up to 28 °C) | AugustAug TemperaturesTemp. up to 32 °C | SeptemberSep TemperaturesTemp. up to 31 °C | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in New Orleans | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 22 °C | DecemberDec TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C |
Climate Chart New Orleans
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table New Orleans
In the following, you will find the climate table for New Orleans, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 16° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 26° | 22° | 18° |
| Night Temperature | 5° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 5.04 | 6.02 | 4.92 | 4.49 | 4.57 | 5.83 | 6.1 | 6.18 | 5.51 | 3.07 | 4.41 | 5.75 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 20.1 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (28 °C)
Coldest month: January (10.5 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 61.89 inch on 97 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
New Orleans: Day Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
Tours
from 39 $ »
Journey back in time along the graceful current of the Mississippi River and learn why New Orleans was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River on this two-hour jazz cruise.
New Orleans: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
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from 50 $ »
Experience New Orleans from the best seat in the city on the steamboat Natchez as it glides along the Mississippi River. Savor the flavors of the Big Easy with a delicious buffet, if option is selected.
New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo & Cemetery History Tour
Tours
from 24 $ »
Explore the history and culture of New Orleans on a guided walking tour. See the French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park, the surroundings of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, and much more.
More attractions
New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires, & Voodoo French Quarter Tour | New Orleans: Luxury Bus Tour | New Orleans: Manchac Bayou Swamp Cruise with Optional Pickup | New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access | New Orleans: High Speed 16 Passenger Airboat Ride | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Cruise Day Trip | New Orleans: Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in New Orleans
overcast clouds, 15.7 °CClouds: 100 % Wind: 5 mph ONO
Air Pressure: 1019 hPa Humidity: 93 %
Air Pressure: 1019 hPa Humidity: 93 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 11:48 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 18 °C to 26 °C | 19 °C to 25 °C | 17 °C to 22 °C | 9 °C to 17 °C |  6 °C to 12 °C |  9 °C to 18 °C |
| 18 °C to 26 °C | 19 °C to 25 °C | 17 °C to 22 °C | 9 °C to 17 °C | 6 °C to 12 °C | 9 °C to 18 °C |
| Clouds: 79 % | Clouds: 94 % | Clouds: 97 % | Clouds: 21 % | Clouds: 1 % | Clouds: 54 % |
| 0.01 in of rain | 0.36 in of rain | 0.38 in of rain | 0.06 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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USA: Regions
New Orleans is part of the holiday destination USA. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:USA | Las Vegas | California | Florida | Southern United States | New York | Grand Canyon | Chicago | Alaska | Hawaii | Miami | Key West | Los Angeles | San Francisco | Washington D.C. | Seattle | Boston | San Diego | Orlando | Fort Myers |
Hottest Month
July: 33 °C
Day Temperature
July: 33 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
January: 5 °C
Night Temperature
January: 5 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
August: 6.18 in
Rain
August: 6.18 inRain
Driest Month
October: 3.07 in
Rain
October: 3.07 inRain
Sunniest Month
May: 9 hours/day
Sunshine
May: 9 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
New Orleans: Creole Queen History Cruise with Optional Lunch
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from 39 $ »
French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour
Tours
from 30 $ »
New Orleans: French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride
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from 60 $ »
Distances to New Orleans
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 4630 mi | 1170 mi | 1680 mi |
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