City in Louisiana

New Orleans Klima and Average Vær

Klima of New Orleans: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 31°C now🕔 7:04 PM local📅 Best: februar, april, oktober and november👥 380.000

Klima in New Orleans month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmaijunjulaugsepoktnovdesLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar15°8°138 mm★★★☆☆
februar20°12°90 mm★★★★☆
mars23°15°133 mm★★★★☆
april26°19°81 mm★★★★☆
mai29°22°261 mm★★★☆☆
juni31°25°160 mm★★★☆☆
juli32°26°189 mm★★★☆☆
august33°26°121 mm★★★☆☆
september31°25°143 mm★★★☆☆
oktober27°20°84 mm★★★★☆
november22°15°87 mm★★★★☆
desember18°11°133 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in New Orleans

Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day37°Caug 8, 2024
Coldest night-5°Cjan 23, 2025
Wettest day92 mmsep 11, 2024

How New Orleans compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against New Orleans.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Orleans Parish0 km22°Cabout the same1620 mm
Gulf State Park235 km21°C1°C cooler1407 mm
Mississippi261 km19°C3°C cooler1421 mm
Alabama448 km20°C2°C cooler1141 mm
George Bush Intercontinental Airport507 km22°Cabout the same1736 mm

Klima by attraction in New Orleans

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Klima by airport in New Orleans

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Klima by zip / postal code in New Orleans

1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas

Klima by area code in New Orleans

1 area codes mapped in this atlas

Beste tid å besøke New Orleans

Go in februar, april, oktober and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januar, mai and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★☆☆
februar★★★★☆
mars★★★★☆
april★★★★☆
mai★★★☆☆
juni★★★☆☆
juli★★★☆☆
august★★★☆☆
september★★★☆☆
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★★☆
desember★★★☆☆

What this means for New Orleans

Compared med normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 32°C is 1.8°C above the 31°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Reiser and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 18°C.

What til pack, what til skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, mai and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sammendrag

New Orleans is a city in Louisiana. New Orleans is known for Jazz, Creole food and the French Quarter. Befolkningen er rundt 380.000.

Akkurat nå er det 31°C (87°F) in New Orleans med klar himmel. Det føles som 33°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 22°C til 32°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - gode forhold.

Beste tidspunkt å besøke New Orleans is februar, april, oktober and november. Klimaet er temperate. januar, mai and juli tend til be the least comfortable months. august is the warmest month med average highs near 33°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near 8°C.

The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 19 km away. Nearby highlights include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 32°C is 1.8°C above the 31°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in New Orleans today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about New Orleans

TypeCity
StateLouisiana
LandUSA
KontinentNord-Amerika
Koordinater29°57′4″N 90°4′17.4″W (29.9511, -90.0715)
Befolkning380.000
Known forJazz, Creole food and the French Quarter
Lokal tid7:04 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsfebruar, april, oktober and november
KlimaTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New Orleans?

New Orleans is a city in Louisiana. Its coordinates are 29.9511, -90.0715. It lies in Nord-Amerika.

What is the weather like in New Orleans akkurat nå?

It is currently 31°C (87°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 58% and wind is 19 km/h.

When is the best time til visit New Orleans?

februar, april, oktober and november offer the most comfortable conditions in New Orleans, which has a temperate climate. januar, mai and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is New Orleans in?

New Orleans observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:04 PM.

How many people live in New Orleans?

New Orleans has a population of approximately 380.000.

What is the nearest airport til New Orleans?

The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 19 km away.

What are the top things til do in New Orleans?

Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

What places are in New Orleans?

New Orleans covers 4 places in this atlas, including French Quarter, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, ZIP Code 70112 and Area Code 504.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Værmelding and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Vær Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated september 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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