New Orleans Weather Forecast
New Orleans weather: 87°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for New Orleans
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 100° / 77° | 30% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 76° | 5% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 78° | 14% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 81° | 17% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 81° | 23% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 99° / 79° | 45% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 80° | 42% | 10 mph | 8 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ 96° / 76°
Overcast · 5% rain · wind 7 mph
☁️ 101° / 78°
Overcast · 14% 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
Active alerts for New Orleans
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 21 at 10:50AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 10:50AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
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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 87°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 69% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
February, April, August, 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 4:33 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 5 places in this atlas, including French Quarter, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, French Quarter, 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 August 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
