When is the best time to go to New Orleans

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit New Orleans, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Please note our recommendations for when to visit New Orleans are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

New Orleans January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 128mm 5.6hrs 11.3hrs

New Orleans's weather in January is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in New Orleans and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

New Orleans February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 134mm 6.5hrs 12hrs

February in New Orleans is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in New Orleans and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

New Orleans March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 125mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in New Orleans is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit New Orleans.

March is in the spring in New Orleans and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

New Orleans April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 127mm 9.2hrs 13.7hrs

New Orleans's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit New Orleans.

April is in the spring in New Orleans and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

New Orleans May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 122mm 9.6hrs 14.5hrs

May is a wet, humid month in New Orleans and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit New Orleans, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in New Orleans and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

New Orleans June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 142mm 9.6hrs 11.3hrs

New Orleans's weather in June is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in New Orleans and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in New Orleans with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

New Orleans July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 174mm 8.8hrs 12hrs

July in New Orleans is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in New Orleans and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 174mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

New Orleans August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 163mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in New Orleans is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in New Orleans and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

New Orleans September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 147mm 8.1hrs 13.7hrs

New Orleans's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in New Orleans and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

New Orleans October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 73mm 8.4hrs 14.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in New Orleans and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New Orleans, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in New Orleans and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

New Orleans November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 106mm 6.5hrs 11.3hrs

New Orleans's weather in November is typically mild and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit New Orleans.

November is in the fall / autumn in New Orleans and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

New Orleans December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 128mm 5.8hrs 12hrs

December in New Orleans is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Orleans for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in New Orleans and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 128mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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New Orleans weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: October 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: October 8.4hrs
Coldest month: January 15.9°C 60.6°F
Wettest month: July 174mm 6.9ins
Warmest sea: August 29.8°C 85.6°F
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