New Orleans weather by month
New Orleans has hot summers, mild winters and plenty of rain. The most pleasant months are March and November.
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Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F 18°C | 44°F 7°C | 5.4 in 137 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| February | 68°F 20°C | 47°F 8°C | 6.0 in 152 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| March | 74°F 23°C | 53°F 12°C | 4.4 in 112 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| April | 80°F 27°C | 59°F 15°C | 4.6 in 118 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| May | 87°F 30°C | 67°F 19°C | 4.9 in 125 mm | Humid | Strong sun |
| June | 91°F 33°C | 73°F 23°C | 7.7 in 195 mm | Muggy | Strong sun |
| July | 92°F 34°C | 74°F 24°C | 7.3 in 186 mm | Muggy | Strong sun |
| August | 92°F 34°C | 75°F 24°C | 7.8 in 198 mm | Muggy | Sunny |
| September | 89°F 32°C | 71°F 22°C | 6.1 in 155 mm | Muggy | Sunny |
| October | 82°F 28°C | 62°F 16°C | 3.8 in 97 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| November | 73°F 23°C | 52°F 11°C | 4.3 in 110 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| December | 66°F 19°C | 46°F 8°C | 5.0 in 127 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
Cities with a climate like New Orleans
Whole-year match out of 100, one city per country, seasons lined up across the equator.
- Sanming China82
- Santa Maria Brazil81
- Posadas Argentina80
- Ciudad del Este Paraguay78
- Sunshine Coast Australia78
- Taoyuan Taiwan78