Best Time to Visit
🇺🇸 New Orleans, United States · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
16°
9°
Good
Feb
18°
11°
Great
Mar
21°
14°
Great
Apr
24°
17°
Great
May
28°
21°
Great
Jun
30°
24°
Good
Jul
31°
25°
Good
Aug
31°
25°
Good
Sep
29°
24°
Good
Oct
25°
19°
Great
Nov
21°
14°
Great
Dec
17°
11°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 9°C | 10 | 7h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 9 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 10 | 9h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 24°C | 17°C | 9 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 9 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 16 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 18 | 11h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 18 | 11h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 29°C | 24°C | 13 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 25°C | 19°C | 8 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 7 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| December | 17°C | 11°C | 10 | 7h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 24°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 19°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
The least favorable time to visit New Orleans is June and July. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall.
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall
August
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting New Orleans during the best travel months (October, November, February), when temperatures range from 15°C to 21°C:
New Orleans has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is August with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is January at just 16°C. Annual rainfall averages 1391mm across approximately 137 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Low °C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Rain Days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 116 | 113 | 118 | 101 | 93 | 139 | 150 | 157 | 128 | 89 | 84 | 103 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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