Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in May
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
122mm
Sun
9h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
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Compare New Orleans, Louisiana, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May122mm average rain
May 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
May9 hours average sun
May is one of New Orleans' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May79 weather score
May is one of New Orleans' best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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