April verdict

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in April

Weather score66Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, United States travel weather guide
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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

127mm

Sun

8.5h

Sea

22°C

Weather score

66

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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April26°C average high

April 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.

April127mm average rain

April sits near New Orleans' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsOctober to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

April8.5 hours average sun

April is brighter than New Orleans' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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April22°C average sea

April 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

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April66 weather score

April 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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