When to go
The Best Time to Visit New Orleans
Month-by-month climate data for New Orleans, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
February–May, October–December. Spring brings Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and patio weather; late fall is mild and cheap. June–September is a sauna with hurricane season peaking August–October.
Warmest in New Orleans: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Jul (~24 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
New Orleans climate, month by month
January
17° / 9°C
~13 rain days
Good
February
19° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
March
23° / 15°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
April
25° / 17°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
May
29° / 21°C
~15 rain days
Good
June
31° / 24°C
~18 rain days
Fair
July
31° / 25°C
~24 rain days
Fair
August
32° / 26°C
~17 rain days
Fair
September
29° / 23°C
~16 rain days
Good
October
26° / 19°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
November
21° / 15°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
December
18° / 12°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
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