Metairie weather by month
Average highs run from 62°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 46°F. It gets 63 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February to March and October to November.
Best time to visit Metairie
For comfortable weather, go in February to March and October to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| February | 66°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| March | 72°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 79°F | 62°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| June | 90°F | 75°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 18 | 0 | hot |
| July | 91°F | 77°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 77°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in | 10 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 74°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| October | 81°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| November | 71°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| December | 65°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| Year | 79°F avg | 62°F avg | 63.4 in | 0.0 in | 77 | 85 | 5 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station New Orleans Intl. Airport, LA (USW00012916), 5.9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Metairie
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 13m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 04m. The earliest sunset comes around November 25 (5:00 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:05 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 44 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 am | 5:23 pm | 10h 26m |
| February | 6:40 am | 5:49 pm | 11h 09m |
| March | 7:10 am | 7:08 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:33 am | 7:27 pm | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:07 am | 7:46 pm | 13h 40m |
| June | 5:59 am | 8:03 pm | 14h 04m |
| July | 6:10 am | 8:02 pm | 13h 53m |
| August | 6:28 am | 7:41 pm | 13h 13m |
| September | 6:45 am | 7:05 pm | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:02 am | 6:29 pm | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:25 am | 5:04 pm | 10h 38m |
| December | 6:49 am | 5:02 pm | 10h 13m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Metairie with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Metairie getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Metairie.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Metairie?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 77°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Metairie?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 46°F and highs of 63°F.
What is the rainiest month in Metairie?
June gets the most precipitation, 7.6 inches on average. October is the driest at 3.7 inches.
Does it snow in Metairie?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Metairie?
For comfortable weather, February to March and October to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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