New Orleans, LA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in New Orleans now
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New Orleans weather by the hour
New Orleans weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of New Orleans.
This week in New Orleans
Sunrise, sunset and moon in New Orleans
What is the weather usually like in New Orleans?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 47°F average low
- 60.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,527 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit New Orleans: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AP, LA US (USW00053917), adjusted for the elevation of New Orleans.
New Orleans weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in New Orleans through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in New Orleans?
New Orleans has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 47°F (8°C).
It gets about 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October.
The best time to visit New Orleans is March–April and October–November. At 36 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in New Orleans
What is the hottest month in New Orleans?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in New Orleans?
January, with an average low of 47°F (8°C).
How much does it rain in New Orleans?
About 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in New Orleans?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does New Orleans have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in New Orleans in November?
Highs average 70°F and lows 56°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in New Orleans?
Around 6:23 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:04 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this New Orleans weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of New Orleans.
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