New Orleans weather by month
Average highs run from 61°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 47°F. It gets 60 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February and October to November.
Best time to visit New Orleans
For comfortable weather, go in February 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 | 61°F | 47°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 2 | cool |
| February | 65°F | 51°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 71°F | 57°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 78°F | 63°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| May | 85°F | 71°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| June | 89°F | 76°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| July | 91°F | 78°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in | 10 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 79°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| September | 87°F | 76°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| October | 79°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| November | 70°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| December | 63°F | 50°F | 4.6 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| Year | 78°F avg | 64°F avg | 60.1 in | 0.1 in | 75 | 86 | 2 |
"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 Lakefront Airport, LA (USW00053917), 7.1 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in New Orleans
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 30 (4:59 pm) and the latest around June 27 (8:05 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 43 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 am | 5:22 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 39m |
| June | 5:59 am | 8:02 pm | 14h 03m |
| July | 6:09 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 | 5:03 pm | 10h 38m |
| December | 6:48 am | 5:02 pm | 10h 13m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of New Orleans 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 New Orleans getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.3°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for New Orleans.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in New Orleans?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 79°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in New Orleans?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 47°F and highs of 61°F.
What is the rainiest month in New Orleans?
August gets the most precipitation, 6.5 inches on average. October is the driest at 3.6 inches.
Does it snow in New Orleans?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
For comfortable weather, February 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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