New Orleans Weather
New Orleans weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
New Orleans current weather
New Orleans now (local time 02:45)
24°C
Drizzle
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
22° – 29°C
Rain likely on 4 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
New Orleans 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
27°
24°
💧54%
Mon
10/5
🌧️
27°
24°
💧36%
Tue
10/6
☁️
29°
24°
💧26%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
27°
25°
💧10%
Thu
10/8
☁️
29°
25°
💧10%
Fri
10/9
🌧️
26°
23°
💧48%
Sat
10/10
🌧️
24°
22°
💧62%
Sun
10/11
☁️
31°
21°
💧43%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
32°
24°
💧30%
Tue
10/13
☀️
33°
24°
💧36%
Wed
10/14
☁️
33°
24°
💧23%
Thu
10/15
☁️
28°
23°
💧35%
Fri
10/16
☁️
26°
19°
💧33%
Sat
10/17
☁️
26°
18°
💧20%
Best time to visit New Orleans
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in New Orleans are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is July (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 8°C).
New Orleans climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 15°C | 8°C | 98 mm | 81% | -5°C |
| FebBest | 18°C | 10°C | 107 mm | 82% | -4°C |
| MarBest | 21°C | 14°C | 104 mm | 80% | -3°C |
| AprBest | 24°C | 18°C | 128 mm | 79% | -3°C |
| MayBest | 28°C | 22°C | 119 mm | 76% | -2°C |
| Jun | 30°C | 26°C | 176 mm | 76% | -1°C |
| Jul | 31°C | 26°C | 173 mm | 77% | -1°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 26°C | 190 mm | 78% | -1°C |
| SepBest | 29°C | 24°C | 129 mm | 78% | -2°C |
| OctBest | 25°C | 19°C | 104 mm | 78% | -4°C |
| NovBest | 21°C | 14°C | 77 mm | 79% | -6°C |
| DecBest | 17°C | 10°C | 128 mm | 82% | -5°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
New Orleans weather month by month: what to wear
New Orleans in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in New Orleans is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C, around 104 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
New Orleans in NovemberBest month
November in New Orleans is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 79% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
New Orleans in DecemberBest month
December in New Orleans is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C, around 128 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
New Orleans in JanuaryBest month
January in New Orleans is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C, around 98 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
New Orleans in FebruaryBest month
February in New Orleans is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C, around 107 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
New Orleans in MarchBest month
March in New Orleans is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C, around 104 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
New Orleans in AprilBest month
April in New Orleans is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C, around 128 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
New Orleans in MayBest month
May in New Orleans is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C, around 119 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
New Orleans in June
June in New Orleans is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 176 mm of rain (wet) and 76% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
New Orleans in July
July in New Orleans is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 173 mm of rain (wet) and 77% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
New Orleans in August
August in New Orleans is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 190 mm of rain (wet) and 78% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
New Orleans in SeptemberBest month
September in New Orleans is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C, around 129 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit New Orleans?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in New Orleans are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is July (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 8°C).
›What's the weather like in New Orleans in October, and what should I wear?
October in New Orleans is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C, around 104 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
›What's the weather like in New Orleans in November, and what should I wear?
November in New Orleans is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 79% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
›When is the rainy season in New Orleans?
New Orleans is wettest in August, with about 190 mm on average, and driest in November, with about 77 mm.
›How cold does New Orleans get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 15°C by day and 8°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.