Climate of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Point-value climate at New Orleans (Louisiana, United States of America). Population approximately 785,000.
Located in Louisiana, United States of America, New Orleans has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 785,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 11.6°C / 52.9°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 79 mm / 3.1 in (October) to 167 mm / 6.6 in (July) — about 1591 mm / 62.6 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at New Orleans's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6°C52.9°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| February | 13.4°C56.1°F | 139 mm5.5″ | — |
| March | 17°C62.6°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| April | 20.4°C68.7°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| May | 24.6°C76.3°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
| June | 27.3°C81.1°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| July | 28.4°C83.1°F | 167 mm6.6″ | — |
| August | 28.2°C82.8°F | 157 mm6.2″ | — |
| September | 26.5°C79.7°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| October | 21.5°C70.7°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 16.7°C62.1°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| December | 13.3°C55.9°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit New Orleans?
New Orleans does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. New Orleans's warmest month is July at an average of 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and its driest month is October with about 79 mm / 3.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of New Orleans?
New Orleans, in Louisiana, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 11.6°C / 52.9°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1591 mm / 62.6 in, with the wettest month being July (167 mm / 6.6 in) and the driest October (79 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the average temperature in New Orleans in July?
The average temperature in New Orleans in July is 28.4°C / 83.1°F, with rainfall of about 167 mm / 6.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in New Orleans?
The driest month in New Orleans is October, with about 79 mm / 3.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 21.5°C / 70.7°F.
When is the wettest month in New Orleans?
The wettest month in New Orleans is July, with approximately 167 mm / 6.6 in of average monthly rainfall.