Best Time to Visit
🇺🇸 New Orleans, United States · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
10°
2°
Good
Feb
13°
5°
Good
Mar
17°
9°
Great
Apr
21°
13°
Great
May
24°
16°
Great
Jun
25°
17°
Great
Jul
24°
16°
Great
Aug
21°
13°
Great
Sep
17°
9°
Great
Oct
13°
5°
Good
Nov
10°
2°
Good
Dec
9°
1°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 2°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 13°C | 5°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 13°C | 5°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 10°C | 2°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| December | 9°C | 1°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 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: 21°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 11°C high, 3°C low
Cool to cold at 11°C (52°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 3°C (37°F).
The least favorable time to visit New Orleans is December and January. During this period, you can expect cold weather, very limited sunshine.
December
Challenges: cold weather, very limited sunshine
January
Challenges: cold weather, very limited sunshine
February
Challenges: very limited sunshine
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 (April, August, March), when temperatures range from 12°C to 20°C:
New Orleans has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is June with highs of 25°C, while the coldest month is December at just 9°C. Annual rainfall averages 600mm across approximately 51 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 10 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Low °C | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 30 |
| Sun h/day | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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