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When to visit New Orleans?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–27°C in October
🌧 Least rain
28% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
January (36%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Jazz & Live MusicYear-round — Frenchmen Street, Preservation Hall and clubs.
Mardi GrasFebruary–March — parades, costumes and street celebration.
Creole & Cajun FoodYear-round — gumbo, jambalaya, Café du Monde beignets.
French QuarterYear-round — Jackson Square, St Louis Cathedral and iron balconies.
Monthly climate data
New Orleans weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 8°C | 16°C | 36% | 3.7 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 11°C | 20°C | 41% | 4.0 | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 15°C | 23°C | 38% | 4.1 | 10.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 18°C | 25°C | 37% | 3.6 | 11.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 22°C | 29°C | 45% | 4.8 | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 30°C | 62% | 6.8 | 12.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 31°C | 73% | 7.0 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 31°C | 67% | 7.3 | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 30°C | 48% | 5.3 | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 20°C | 27°C | 28% | 3.3 | 10.8h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 14°C | 22°C | 31% | 2.8 | 9.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 18°C | 36% | 4.5 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 40% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 67% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°C, 36% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 18°C, 38% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
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FAQ
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October is ideal with 28% rainy days and 27°C.
January is the wettest month with 36% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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