NWS, American, European side by side around New Orleans and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
New Orleans, LA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 94°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 49°F), with roughly 62 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for New Orleans right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
New Orleans climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
63°
49°
Feb
68°
55°
Mar
72°
59°
Apr
77°
64°
May
85°
72°
Jun
89°
76°
Jul
90°
79°
Aug
94°
81°
Sep
86°
75°
Oct
80°
66°
Nov
71°
61°
Dec
63°
52°
Common questions
What's the weather in New Orleans today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for New Orleans today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in New Orleans today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for New Orleans and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for New Orleans?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the New Orleans forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in New Orleans?
Aug is typically the warmest month in New Orleans, with average highs around 94°F.
How cold does New Orleans get?
The coldest month in New Orleans is Jan, when overnight lows average about 49°F.
How much rain does New Orleans get?
New Orleans sees roughly 62 in of precipitation a year, with Sep usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.