The best time to visit New Orleans
Month-by-month climate averages for New Orleans, LA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit New Orleans is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
New Orleans is warmest in August (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 48°F), with roughly 85 inches of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live New Orleans forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
New Orleans weather by month
what to expect in New Orleans through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is New Orleans's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to New Orleans by season.