New Orleans · SummerMonth summary
New Orleans weather in June
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
62% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit New Orleans in June?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in June (7.4/10). October scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
New Orleans in June by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in June
In the height of summer, New Orleans sees high temperatures (30°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 62% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 June, New Orleans averages 86°F, 62% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
June vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -34%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -2.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — New Orleans in June
Is June a good time to visit New Orleans?
June is an acceptable time for New Orleans (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (8.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in New Orleans in June?
Yes, 62% of days see rain in June. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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