Monthly weather overview

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A quick, year-round overview of monthly and seasonal weather in New Orleans. Use this page to get a feel for which months and seasons match your travel style.

New Orleans weather at a glance

  • New Orleans has a **humid subtropical** feel. Summers are hot and very humid, so it can feel warmer than the temperature suggests.
  • Rain can happen year-round, and warm-season storms can be short but intense.
  • Jun–Nov is **hurricane season**, which adds variability beyond typical day-to-day weather (year-to-year differences).
  • Indoor A/C can be strong—an extra light layer can be surprisingly useful even in summer.
  • Comfort often depends more on humidity, rain, and wind than on temperature alone.
Dec · Jan · Feb

Winter (mild): short cold snaps with occasional rain

Avg low 6–10°C / high 16–20°C · Rainy days: 7–10 / ~80–130 mm

  • Cold snaps can happen, but they often pass quickly.
  • Showers are possible on many weeks.
  • Indoor/outdoor temperature swings can change comfort.

Suggested outfits

  • · Light jacket + layers
  • · Optional umbrella/light rain gear

A note for travelers

In winter, staying dry can matter as much as staying warm.

Mar · Apr · May

Spring (pleasant → warm): great outdoors, with occasional thunderstorms

Avg low 11–21°C / high 22–29°C · Rainy days: 7–10 / ~90–140 mm

  • Often comfortable for walking and outdoor plans.
  • Humidity can build as temperatures rise.
  • Brief heavy rain can interrupt plans.

Suggested outfits

  • · Light clothing + thin layer
  • · Optional waterproof option

A note for travelers

Spring is often excellent, but it helps to have a rain-friendly backup plan.

Jun · Jul · Aug

Summer (hot + humid): heat index matters, with pop-up storms

Avg low 23–25°C / high 31–33°C · Rainy days: 10–14 / ~120–170 mm

  • High humidity can make short walks feel sweaty.
  • Afternoon storms can be quick but soaking.
  • Strong A/C indoors can feel chilly.

Suggested outfits

  • · Breathable clothing
  • · Optional indoor layer
  • · Optional rain option

A note for travelers

In summer, humidity and shade/A‑C often decide comfort more than the number on the forecast.

Sep · Oct · Nov

Fall (warm → cooler): early-season storm risk, then improving comfort

Avg low 12–22°C / high 22–31°C · Rainy days: 6–11 / ~80–160 mm (often higher in Sep)

  • September can still feel like summer, with humidity.
  • Early fall has higher hurricane/heavy-rain variability.
  • By November, many days feel comfortably crisp.

Suggested outfits

  • · Sep: light clothing + rain option
  • · Oct–Nov: thin jacket/layers

A note for travelers

In early fall, major weather events can matter more than typical averages.

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