The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, New Orleans sees 16°C during the day with 4.9h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in New Orleans. Compared to December: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
8°
Daylight
10.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is January the right month?
The best month in New Orleans is October (8.6/10), 4.1 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · USA
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 16°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 47%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is New Orleans ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
USATemperate oceanic climate with a 8.6 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
29.95°N · 90.07°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit New Orleans?
October is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 20.0% rainy days. The months of October & May offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does New Orleans get in October?
New Orleans averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in October. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in New Orleans?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in New Orleans in October?
In October, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is New Orleans good in winter?
In winter (December-February), New Orleans scores 6.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains October with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid New Orleans?
January is the most difficult month to visit New Orleans, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in New Orleans in January?
The average UV index reaches 4 in January in New Orleans (moderate), with about 10.3h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.