New Orleans, USAQuick decision
When to visit New Orleans?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–81°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 46°F | 61°F | 36% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 52°F | 68°F | 41% | 0.2in | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 59°F | 73°F | 38% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 64°F | 77°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 72°F | 84°F | 45% | 0.2in | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 86°F | 62% | 0.3in | 12.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 88°F | 73% | 0.3in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 88°F | 67% | 0.3in | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 86°F | 48% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 68°F | 81°F | 28% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 57°F | 72°F | 31% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ December | 52°F | 64°F | 36% | 0.2in | 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°F, 40% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°F, 67% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°F, 36% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 18°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 36% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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