New Orleans climate
United States
First-time visitors often notice “tiring weather” before they label it as hot or cold in New Orleans.
It helps to scan the year-round pattern for New Orleans before zooming into one month.
Climate facts
Dec · Jan · Feb
Avg low 6–10°C / high 16–20°C · Rainy days: 7–10 / ~80–130 mm
Mar · Apr · May
Avg low 11–21°C / high 22–29°C · Rainy days: 7–10 / ~90–140 mm
Jun · Jul · Aug
Avg low 23–25°C / high 31–33°C · Rainy days: 10–14 / ~120–170 mm
Sep · Oct · Nov
Avg low 12–22°C / high 22–31°C · Rainy days: 6–11 / ~80–160 mm (often higher in Sep)
How it tends to feel for travel
Rainier seasons can feel heavier even at similar temperatures, simply because you spend more time damp or under clouds.
When it tends to fit
- • Once you see the year-round pattern, it’s easier to judge whether a month fits your style.
- • If you revisit the city, separating “seasonal itineraries” can save a lot of planning time.
- • In humidity- or rain-driven cities, adjusting the indoor/outdoor ratio can change comfort a lot.
When it may not fit
- • If you rely only on averages, you may be surprised by variability (squalls, wind, indoor AC).
- • In monsoon-like periods, the more your itinerary depends on outdoor walking, the higher the risk.
- • If you’re fine with cold but hate damp chill, it can feel colder than you expect.
Outfit notes
This connects climate patterns to packing—without over-interpreting.
- • 🧩 Key idea: comfort is often driven by **humidity (heat index)** and **rain**, not temperature alone.
- • 🥵 Jun–Sep: breathable, sweat-friendly fabrics help. A thin layer can be useful indoors with strong A/C.
- • 🌧️ Rain can happen year-round, often as brief heavy showers or thunderstorms.
In the end, it often depends on one or two conditions you care about most.
Explore New Orleans
These pages are connected so you can compare conditions and decide for yourself.