New Orleans Weather Forecast
New Orleans weather: 61°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
New Orleans is a city in Louisiana. New Orleans is known for Jazz, Creole food and the French Quarter. It has a population of about 380.000.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in New Orleans with clear. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 57°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit New Orleans is February, April, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.
The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in New Orleans today at 9.9/10. 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.
Weather in New Orleans right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:32 PM, Oct 28 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for New Orleans
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 57° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 56° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 73° | 6% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 71° | 56% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 69° | 48% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 71° | 10% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 69° | 18% · 0,8 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 81° / 64° | 22% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 57° | 13% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 60° | 10% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 59° | 11% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 57° | 13% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 57° | 16% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 63° | 21% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 65° | 11% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 10% | -- | — |
Climate in New Orleans month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 46° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 67° | 53° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 73° | 59° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 79° | 66° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 83° | 72° | 10,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 88° | 77° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 90° | 79° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 91° | 80° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 87° | 76° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 80° | 67° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 72° | 60° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 64° | 52° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for New Orleans
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Air quality and pollen in New Orleans
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit New Orleans
Go in February, April, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, May and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by attraction in New Orleans
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1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in New Orleans right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 85% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
February, April, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in New Orleans, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July 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 3:32 PM.
How many people live in New Orleans?
New Orleans has a population of approximately 380.000.
What is the nearest airport to New Orleans?
The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
