New Orleans Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
New Orleans, United States has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is October (score: 84/100). Annual average high: 24.3°C, total rainfall: 1376mm.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
84
October is the best month to visit New Orleans with a travel score of 84/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 25.4°C, 7 rain days, and 9.6 hours of daily sunshine.
View October weather details →Travel Score by Month
66
Jan
69
Feb
76
Mar
83
Apr
82
May
75
Jun
71
Jul
72
Aug
78
Sep
84
Oct
78
Nov
68
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in New Orleans each month?
24.3°C
Avg High
17.8°C
Avg Low
1376mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does New Orleans get?
New Orleans receives 1376mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically August with 164mm, while November is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in New Orleans?
January
66
16°C
Low: 9°C
9 rain days
Good
February
69
18°C
Low: 11°C
9 rain days
Good
March
76
21°C
Low: 14°C
9 rain days
Good
April
83
24°C
Low: 17°C
8 rain days
Excellent
May
82
28°C
Low: 21°C
9 rain days
Excellent
June
75
30°C
Low: 24°C
15 rain days
Good
July
71
31°C
Low: 25°C
18 rain days
Good
August
72
31°C
Low: 26°C
17 rain days
Good
September
78
29°C
Low: 24°C
13 rain days
Good
October
Best time to visit84
25°C
Low: 19°C
7 rain days
Excellent
November
78
21°C
Low: 14°C
8 rain days
Good
December
68
17°C
Low: 11°C
9 rain days
Good
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