Orleans Parish Weather Forecast
Orleans Parish weather: 77°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Orleans Parish is a county in Louisiana. Orleans Parish is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 380.000.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Orleans Parish with clear. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 75°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 31%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Orleans Parish 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 90°F is 9.7°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Orleans Parish today at 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.
Active alerts for Orleans Parish
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Orleans Parish right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:18 AM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Orleans Parish
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Rain | 90° / 75° | 31% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 74° | 67% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 79° | 86% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 80° / 77° | 81% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 74° | 47% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 72° | 38% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 76° / 70° | 34% · 1,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 67° | 23% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 69° | 29% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 73° | 39% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 73° | 41% · 0,8 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 73° | 45% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 70° | 46% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 69° | 33% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 71° | 20% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 26% | -- | — |
Climate in Orleans Parish 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 Orleans Parish
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Air quality and pollen in Orleans Parish
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 Orleans Parish
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish is a county in Louisiana. Its coordinates are 29.9511, -90.0715. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Orleans Parish right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Orleans Parish?
February, April, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Orleans Parish, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Orleans Parish in?
Orleans Parish observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 8:18 AM.
How many people live in Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish has a population of approximately 380.000.
What is the nearest airport to Orleans Parish?
The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Orleans Parish?
Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - 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 1, 2026 at 8:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
