Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in March
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
125mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Orleans, Louisiana, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March22°C average high
March is on the cooler side of New Orleans' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March125mm average rain
March 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.
Sun
March7.1 hours average sun
March 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
March18°C average sea
March is below New Orleans' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March47 weather score
March sits close to New Orleans' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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