New Orleans, LA Weather
New Orleans hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 103°F (39°C) is about 15°F (8°C) above the typical July high of 88°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
New Orleans weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in New Orleans looks sunny, with a high of 96° and an overnight low of 77°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 21 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
New Orleans 14-day forecast
About the weather in New Orleans
Located in Louisiana, United States, New Orleans experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 88°F (31°C) in August and dip to about 61°F (16°C) in January, with around 68.7 inches (1746 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
New Orleans weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 61°F (16°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: 22°F (-5°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 61°F (16°C) and lows around 48°F (9°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 22°F (-5°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.9 inches (225 mm) of rain over 20 days, while November is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in New Orleans is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in New Orleans is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 59 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in New Orleans is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in New Orleans is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Average temperatures in New Orleans by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 48° | 12 | 4.5 in | 7.5 h/day | 76% |
| February | 66° | 53° | 11 | 4.2 in | 8.0 h/day | 78% |
| March | 72° | 59° | 12 | 5.1 in | 9.0 h/day | 77% |
| April | 76° | 63° | 12 | 4.8 in | 9.8 h/day | 74% |
| May | 83° | 71° | 14 | 5.4 in | 11.1 h/day | 76% |
| June | 87° | 76° | 18 | 7.8 in | 11.3 h/day | 79% |
| July | 88° | 78° | 21 | 8.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 82% |
| August | 88° | 78° | 20 | 8.9 in | 10.0 h/day | 80% |
| September | 85° | 75° | 15 | 6.6 in | 10.2 h/day | 79% |
| October | 79° | 67° | 8 | 4.1 in | 9.6 h/day | 75% |
| November | 70° | 58° | 10 | 3.7 in | 8.1 h/day | 76% |
| December | 65° | 53° | 12 | 5.6 in | 7.1 h/day | 80% |