Miami vs New Orleans: Weather & Climate Compared
🇺🇸 Miami, United States · 🇺🇸 New Orleans, United States
Warmer overall
Miami
Sunnier
Miami
More rainy days
Miami
Miami vs New Orleans weather right now
At this moment, Miami is the warmer of the two by 9°F (5°C).
The short answer
Across the year, Miami is the warmer of the two: its annual average of 77°F (25°C) beats New Orleans's 70°F (21°C) by roughly 6.5°F (3.6°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: expect more blue sky in Miami - 10.3 sun hours a day on average, against 9.4 in New Orleans.
- Rain: umbrellas get more use in Miami - about 197 wet days a year versus 163 in New Orleans.
- Peak heat: Miami tops out in July (87°F (31°C) highs); New Orleans peaks in August (88°F (31°C)).
- Coldest nights: winter bottoms out at 63°F (17°C) in Miami (January) and 48°F (9°C) in New Orleans (January).
Miami vs New Orleans month by month
| Month | Miami high / low | New Orleans high / low | Miami rain days | New Orleans rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° / 63° | 61° / 48° | 11 | 12 |
| February | 77° / 66° | 66° / 53° | 11 | 11 |
| March | 80° / 68° | 72° / 59° | 10 | 12 |
| April | 82° / 71° | 76° / 63° | 12 | 12 |
| May | 84° / 74° | 83° / 71° | 16 | 14 |
| June | 85° / 77° | 87° / 76° | 22 | 18 |
| July | 87° / 78° | 88° / 78° | 22 | 21 |
| August | 87° / 79° | 88° / 78° | 25 | 20 |
| September | 86° / 77° | 85° / 75° | 24 | 15 |
| October | 83° / 75° | 79° / 67° | 19 | 8 |
| November | 80° / 71° | 70° / 58° | 13 | 10 |
| December | 77° / 67° | 65° / 53° | 11 | 12 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
These two trade places through the year - Miami leads in 9 months, New Orleans in 3, so the better-weather answer depends on when you ask. The starkest contrast comes in January, when Miami runs about 14°F (8°C) warmer; July is the great equalizer.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Miami sun | New Orleans sun | Miami daylight | New Orleans daylight | Miami wet-day chance | New Orleans wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 h | 7.5 h | 10.7 h | 10.4 h | 36% | 37% |
| February | 10.1 h | 8.0 h | 11.3 h | 11.1 h | 40% | 39% |
| March | 10.6 h | 9.0 h | 11.9 h | 11.9 h | 31% | 37% |
| April | 11.8 h | 9.8 h | 12.7 h | 12.9 h | 41% | 39% |
| May | 11.5 h | 11.1 h | 13.4 h | 13.6 h | 53% | 44% |
| June | 10.5 h | 11.3 h | 13.7 h | 14.1 h | 74% | 60% |
| July | 11.4 h | 10.7 h | 13.6 h | 13.9 h | 71% | 69% |
| August | 10.9 h | 10.0 h | 13.0 h | 13.2 h | 80% | 64% |
| September | 10.0 h | 10.2 h | 12.3 h | 12.3 h | 79% | 50% |
| October | 9.5 h | 9.6 h | 11.5 h | 11.4 h | 62% | 26% |
| November | 9.1 h | 8.1 h | 10.8 h | 10.6 h | 44% | 32% |
| December | 8.8 h | 7.1 h | 10.5 h | 10.2 h | 36% | 37% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Miami high / low | New Orleans high / low | Miami rain days | New Orleans rain days | Miami sun | New Orleans sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 76° / 66° | 64° / 51° | 34 | 34 | 9.3 h | 7.5 h |
| March - May | 82° / 71° | 77° / 64° | 38 | 37 | 11.3 h | 10.0 h |
| June - August | 87° / 78° | 88° / 77° | 69 | 59 | 10.9 h | 10.7 h |
| September - November | 83° / 74° | 78° / 66° | 56 | 33 | 9.5 h | 9.3 h |
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18-28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Miami: January, February, March, December (4 months)
- New Orleans: February, March, April, October, November, December (6 months)
Both cities are at their most comfortable in February, March, December, the easiest window for a trip that takes in both.
Records, distance and time difference
- Miami records (2015-2024): high of 97° in May, low of 40° in January.
- New Orleans records (2015-2024): high of 102° in August, low of 22° in January.
- Distance: Miami and New Orleans are about 669 miles (1,076 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: Miami is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans right now.
Miami vs New Orleans: quick answers
Is Miami warmer than New Orleans?
On the annual mean, Miami is the warmer city by roughly 6.5°F (3.6°C), though the margin shifts with the seasons.
Which city is sunnier, Miami or New Orleans?
Miami, with 10.3 hours of average daily sunshine against 9.4 in New Orleans.
Which city gets more rain?
Miami - roughly 197 days with measurable precipitation a year, compared with 163 in New Orleans.
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