Verdict: Good month
New Orleans Weather in January
January is mild-to-cool in New Orleans, topping out near 17°C (63°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 13 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, January is a solid month to visit New Orleans.
Average high
17°C / 63°F
Average low
9°C / 48°F
Rain days
~13
Precipitation
115 mm
What to pack for New Orleans in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 13 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in New Orleans: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Jul (~24 rain days)
17°
9°
Jan
19°
11°
Feb
23°
15°
Mar
25°
17°
Apr
29°
21°
May
31°
24°
Jun
31°
25°
Jul
32°
26°
Aug
29°
23°
Sep
26°
19°
Oct
21°
15°
Nov
18°
12°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)