When to visit
New Orleans?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

New Orleans
State of Louisiana · United States of America

The best weather in New Orleans is from February, October, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are February, November, December.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
42

Mixed climate

Hot & rainy

Temperature
24–30°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
28–35°C
Muggy
Precipitation
199mm
Torrential rain · 16 days
Sunshine
11.3h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
79%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
89
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun89JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score607673746942222157798170
ClimateCool & rainyCool & rainyHumidHumidHumidHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHumidMildCool & rainy
Temperature9–16°C11–19°C15–22°C17–25°C21–28°C24–30°C25–31°C26–31°C24–29°C19–26°C14–21°C12–18°C
Feels like6–15°C9–18°C13–22°C17–26°C23–31°C28–35°C30–37°C30–37°C27–34°C20–28°C13–21°C10–18°C
Precipitation114mm
9 days
107mm
10 days
131mm
11 days
121mm
11 days
138mm
12 days
199mm
16 days
204mm
18 days
225mm
18 days
167mm
14 days
104mm
8 days
94mm
8 days
142mm
10 days
Sunshine7.5h
☀︎ 72%
8.0h
☀︎ 71%
9.0h
☀︎ 75%
9.8h
☀︎ 76%
11.1h
☀︎ 81%
11.3h
☀︎ 81%
10.6h
☀︎ 77%
10.0h
☀︎ 76%
10.2h
☀︎ 82%
9.6h
☀︎ 84%
8.1h
☀︎ 77%
7.1h
☀︎ 69%
WindNE · 23 km/hSE · 24 km/hSE · 23 km/hSE · 23 km/hSE · 19 km/hS · 17 km/hSW · 15 km/hS · 16 km/hE · 16 km/hE · 19 km/hNE · 20 km/hE · 21 km/h
Humidity (%)76%78%77%74%76%79%82%80%79%75%76%80%
Day length10.5h11.1h12.0h12.9h13.7h14.0h13.9h13.2h12.3h11.4h10.6h10.3h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit New Orleans?

The best weather in New Orleans is from November, October, February, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are February, December, November (11–26 °C).

What is the weather like in New Orleans?

New Orleans has a climate with an overall score of 6/10. Annual temperatures range from 9 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in New Orleans?

The hottest month in New Orleans is July, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in New Orleans?

The rainiest month in New Orleans is August, with an average of 225 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in New Orleans?

Peak season in New Orleans is March, April, May, June, July, October, November. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in New Orleans?

Shoulder season in New Orleans falls in February, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.