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Best time to visit · Louisiana, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit New Orleans is March and November, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain in November. January & February, May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.
These averages also cover French Quarter & Riverfront and Garden District & Uptown.
Highs run from 60°F to 87°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 60.4 in (1533 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 60°F16°C | 64°F18°C | 69°F21°C | 76°F24°C | 82°F28°C | 87°F30°C | 87°F31°C | 87°F31°C | 85°F29°C | 78°F26°C | 69°F21°C | 62°F17°C |
| Avg low | 47°F8°C | 51°F10°C | 57°F14°C | 64°F18°C | 71°F22°C | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F26°C | 76°F24°C | 66°F19°C | 56°F14°C | 50°F10°C |
| Rain | 3.9 in98 mm | 4.2 in107 mm | 4.1 in104 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 4.7 in119 mm | 6.9 in176 mm | 6.8 in173 mm | 7.5 in190 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 4.1 in104 mm | 3.0 in77 mm | 5.0 in128 mm |
| Humidity | 81% | 82% | 80% | 79% | 76% | 76% | 77% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 79% | 82% |
| Cloud | 56% | 58% | 52% | 49% | 44% | 50% | 58% | 56% | 46% | 37% | 42% | 58% |
| Comfort | 77 | 81 | 85 | 76 | 79 | 59 | 55 | 53 | 69 | 84 | 92 | 77 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 2 m (7 ft), close to New Orleans's own ~1 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 60–64°F (16–18°C), and nights reach 47°F (8°C). About 13.1 in (333 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. January & February score well without being the very best (season average 78/100).
Temperatures climb through the season, from 69°F highs in March to 82°F by May. About 13.8 in (351 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. April & May feel humid, with humidity near 79%. March is among the best-scoring months (season average 80/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs near 87°F (30°C). It's the wettest season, with about 21.2 in (539 mm) of rain, 35% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 76%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 56/100.
Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 69°F by November. It's the driest season, with only about 12.2 in (310 mm) of rain, 20% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 78%. November is among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
By comfort score: 8 Great, 1 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit New Orleans is March and November, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain in November. January & February, May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 7.5 in (190 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 3.0 in (77 mm). The yearly total is around 60.4 in (1533 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 47°F (8°C) and highs of 60°F (16°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 87°F (31°C).
Yes: in June – August humidity averages 76% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 87°F (31°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 21.2 in (539 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is November – January, with about 11.9 in (303 mm).
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