Our verdict
The best time to visit New Orleans is April
The warmest month of the year in New Orleans is August, where the average temperature gets to around 32℃ (89℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 33℃ (92℉) on the hottest days in summer. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in New Orleans is around 5℃ (42℉).
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting New Orleans, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of New Orleans in July. Head over there in March instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to New Orleans, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.
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New Orleans seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in New Orleans as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. New Orleans is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in New Orleans
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in New Orleans for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
New Orleans climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in New Orleans for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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New Orleans in January
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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New Orleans in February
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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New Orleans in March
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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New Orleans in April
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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New Orleans in May
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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New Orleans in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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New Orleans in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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New Orleans in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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New Orleans in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
New Orleans in October
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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New Orleans in November
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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New Orleans in December
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New Orleans in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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