United StatesThe climate of New Orleans
The current climate in New Orleans features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for New Orleans, Louisiana.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in New Orleans in recent years was 39°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 1°C in January 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, New Orleans receives 2228 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in New Orleans runs from June to November.
Best time to visit New Orleans?
The best time to visit New Orleans for sunny weather is February, March and September through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit New Orleans. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of New Orleans
The climate table of New Orleans shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 164 | 85 | 83 | 792 | 258 | 204 | 184 | 166 | 73 | 91 | 43 | 85 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in New Orleans, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in New Orleans
Yearly Temperature in New Orleans
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in New Orleans, Louisiana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in New Orleans
Total Yearly Precipitation in New Orleans
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in New Orleans, Louisiana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in New Orleans
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Average weather in New Orleans by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Orleans. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.