February verdict

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in February

Weather score32Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.

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

Monthly averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

134mm

Sun

5.9h

Sea

14°C

Weather score

32

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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February18°C average high

February has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

February134mm average rain

February 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.

February5.9 hours average sun

February is below New Orleans' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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February14°C average sea

February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

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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February32 weather score

February scores below New Orleans' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsApril to June and September to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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