October verdict

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in October

Weather score73Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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

Monthly averages

Temp

27°C

Rain

73mm

Sun

7.7h

Sea

24°C

Weather score

73

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

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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Temperature

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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.

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.

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

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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

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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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