New Orleans Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(New Orleans, Louisiana - LA, USA)

Due to its location close to the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans has a subtropical climate and mild weather, making it an ideal year-round holiday destination.

New Orleans enjoys a variety of weather in the springtime, during March, April and May, with long sunny intervals and regular periods of rain.

During the summer season, from June through August, temperatures are hot and the weather is fairly humid. Short afternoon rainfalls can occur and occasional thunderstorms may develop, and these conditions last until early September.


New Orleans weather during September and October is very enjoyable, with daytime temperatures reaching around 29°C / 85°F.

Temperatures are at their coolest during the winter months of December, January and February, when daytime temperatures can drop to around 17°C / 63°F. A damp atmosphere and climate, combined with heavy fog can make conditions seem rather chilly. The possibility of snow in New Orleans is very rare.

New Orleans Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for New Orleans:

	Maximum	Minimum
January	16°C / 61°F	5°C / 41°F
February	18°C / 64°F	7°C / 45°F
March	22°C / 72°F	11°C / 52°F
April	26°C / 79°F	15°C / 59°F
May	29°C / 84°F	18°C / 64°F
June	32°C / 90°F	22°C / 72°F
July	33°C / 91°F	23°C / 73°F
August	32°C / 90°F	22°C / 72°F
September	30°C / 86°F	21°C / 70°F
October	26°C / 79°F	14°C / 57°F
November	22°C / 72°F	11°C / 52°F
December	18°C / 64°F	7°C / 45°F

New Orleans Weather Charts - further New Orleans climate statistics and charts.