Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score56Good annual avg
Best months: May, October, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 25°C, sunshine averages 7.2h per day, and rainfall totals about 1570mm. Sea temperatures average 22°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
1570mm
Annual total
Sun
7.2h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
56
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
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Weather map
Compare New Orleans, Louisiana, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October27°C average high
October is close to New Orleans' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October73mm average rain
October is one of New Orleans' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsOctober to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October7.7 hours average sun
October sits close to New Orleans' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October24°C average sea
October is close to New Orleans' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October73 weather score
October scores above New Orleans' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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