When to go
The Best Time to Visit New Orleans
Month-by-month climate data for New Orleans, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning New Orleans— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
February–May, October–December. Spring brings Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and patio weather; late fall is mild and cheap. June–September is a sauna with hurricane season peaking August–October.
Warmest in New Orleans: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Jul (~24 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
New Orleans climate, month by month
January
17° / 9°C
~13 rain days
Good
February
19° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
March
23° / 15°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
April
25° / 17°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
May
29° / 21°C
~15 rain days
Good
June
31° / 24°C
~18 rain days
Fair
July
31° / 25°C
~24 rain days
Fair
August
32° / 26°C
~17 rain days
Fair
September
29° / 23°C
~16 rain days
Good
October
26° / 19°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
November
21° / 15°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
December
18° / 12°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
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