New Orleans · WinterMonth summary
New Orleans weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit New Orleans in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.0/10). October scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
New Orleans in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In December, New Orleans sees 18°C during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, New Orleans averages 18°C, 36% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — New Orleans in December
Is December a good time to visit New Orleans?
December is an acceptable time for New Orleans (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (8.3/10) if possible.
What to do in New Orleans in December?
With 18°C max and 8.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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