What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in June, July and August
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January
- Precipitation: 2228 mm per year, averaging 186 mm per month
- Driest months: 43 mm in November, 73 mm in September and 83 mm in March
- Wettest months: 792 mm in April, 258 mm in May and 204 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in New Orleans
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in New Orleans, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in New Orleans
This graph shows how much rainfall New Orleans, Louisiana, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in New Orleans
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in New Orleans
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in New Orleans, Louisiana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in New Orleans
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in New Orleans, Louisiana, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
