Late autumn · Weather & things to do
New Orleans in November
New Orleans sees its driest month, with just 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain, highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows of 56°F (14°C).
November opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 92/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (77 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are mild at around 69°F (21°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 56°F (14°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.0 in (77 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November is one of New Orleans's best months on the climate data.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: December brings 5.0 in (128 mm).
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March and November.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by December, the score drops to 77/100.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (9°F) from October.
- Our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends Feb – May, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 56°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in New Orleans in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Café du Monde
Open-air coffee stand serving beignets and chicory café au lait since 1862.
The National WWII Museum
Large museum with immersive exhibits on the Second World War.
St. Charles Avenue Streetcar
1920s green streetcar line past Garden District oaks and mansions.
Why now November scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Willie Mae's Scotch House
James Beard–honored corner spot famous for crisp fried chicken.
Preservation Hall
Tiny hall dedicated to traditional New Orleans jazz, sets nightly.
Nearby in November
- Mobile in November~132 mi · highs 69°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Gulf Shores in November~143 mi · highs 70°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in November~295 mi · highs 64°F, 4.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
These averages also cover French Quarter & Riverfront and Garden District & Uptown.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
New Orleans in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit New Orleans?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain. Our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends Feb – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is New Orleans in November?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 56°F (14°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in New Orleans in November?
Some: about 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 60.4 in (1533 mm).
What should I pack for New Orleans in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 56°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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