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Louisiana Weather Forecast

Louisiana weather: 66°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 66°F now🕔 9:17 AM local📅 Best: February, April, August, October and November👥 4.6 million

7-day forecast for Louisiana

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast79° / 52°0%7 mph6
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast80° / 56°0%7 mph5
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast80° / 59°0%8 mph5
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast83° / 64°0%8 mph6
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast83° / 63°0%8 mph6
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast82° / 67°7%11 mph5
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light showers72° / 65°42% · 0,9 in11 mph1

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Oct 25

☁️ 79° / 52°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 72° / 65°

Light showers · 42% rain · wind 11 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.7
Outdoors9.7
Beach day5.5
Swimming4.8
Hiking9.7
Running9.6
Cycling9.6
Camping9.6
Fishing9.5
Photography7.6
Stargazing6.3
Family time9.7
Driving9.6
Flying out9.6

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Active alerts for Louisiana

⚠️Special Weather Statement · Moderate
Special Weather Statement issued October 26 at 12:07AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
⚠️Special Weather Statement · Moderate
Special Weather Statement issued October 26 at 12:03AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Louisiana?

Louisiana is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 30.4515, -91.1871. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Louisiana right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 60% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Louisiana?

February, April, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Louisiana, which has a temperate climate. January, May and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Louisiana in?

Louisiana observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 9:17 AM.

How many people live in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a population of approximately 4.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Louisiana?

The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 64 mi away and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 250 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Louisiana?

Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

What places are in Louisiana?

Louisiana covers 2 places in this atlas, including New Orleans and Orleans Parish.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather 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 October 26, 2026 at 9:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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