New Orleans Weather in December

What's the weather like in New Orleans (Louisiana) in December 2024?

The climate in New Orleans during December can be summarized as mild and wet.

December is in the winter in New Orleans and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

New Orleans weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.1°C 64.5°F
Nightly temperature 8.2°C 46.7°F
Average temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 128 mm 5.1 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 20°C 68°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average December is the 6th 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.

December temperatures in New Orleans

New Orleans average temperature in December

December rainfall

New Orleans average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

New Orleans average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in New Orleans in December 2024.