Current Weather and Forecast in New Orleans, LA
Louisiana, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in New Orleans
New Orleans has a humid subtropical climate. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 48°. August brings the most rain, on about 20 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 163 days.
New Orleans climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
When does it rain most in New Orleans?
August, at 8.9 inches (225 mm) over about 20 days. November is the driest month, at 3.7 inches (94 mm).
Is New Orleans humid?
Relative humidity averages 78% across the year, which reads as very humid. Paired with August heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
When is New Orleans at its coldest?
January, with highs of 61°F (16°C) and lows near 48°F (9°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 22°F (-5°C).
When is New Orleans at its hottest?
August, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 78°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 102°F (39°C).
Is New Orleans a wet city?
68.7 inches (1746 mm) a year across 163 wet days - more than 88% of the cities we cover.
Is there snow in New Orleans?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for New Orleans shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit New Orleans?
Aim for January to April and October to November if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 11 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.