Verdict: Excellent month
New Orleans Weather in October
October hits the sweet spot in New Orleans — highs around 26°C (79°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is occasional — about 7 wet days in a typical year. Overall, October is one of the best months of the year to be in New Orleans.
Average high
26°C / 79°F
Average low
19°C / 66°F
Rain days
~7
Precipitation
80 mm
What to pack for New Orleans in October
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
October 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)