New Orleans Weather in October
What's the weather like in New Orleans (Louisiana) in October 2024?
The climate in New Orleans during October can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in New Orleans and is typically the 6th 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.
| Daytime temperature | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
| Average temperature | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 73 mm 2.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average October is the driest 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.
October temperatures in New Orleans
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
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 October 2024.
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New Orleans weather stats
| 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 |
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