County in Louisiana

Orleans Parish Weather Forecast

Orleans Parish weather: 82°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌤️ 82°F now🕔 12:45 PM local📅 Best: February, April, August, October and November👥 380.000

Tomorrow in Orleans Parish - Wednesday, August 26

🌧️
97°
Showers · low 78°F
Rain chance17%
Precipitation0,2 in
Max wind19 mph
Gusts33 mph
UV index8.2 · Very high
Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset7:29 PM
Daylight12h 55m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

10 AM☀️83°7%6 mph
11 AM☀️85°9%7 mph
12 PM☀️86°9%7 mph
1 PM☁️87°9%7 mph
2 PM☁️90°13%7 mph
3 PM☁️91°11%5 mph
4 PM🌦️83°12%9 mph
5 PM☀️89°8%3 mph
6 PM☁️89°10%4 mph
7 PM☁️86°9%3 mph
8 PM☁️84°10%4 mph
9 PM🌙83°6%3 mph
10 PM🌙82°5%5 mph
11 PM🌙81°3%5 mph
12 AM🌙79°2%4 mph
1 AM🌙79°2%3 mph
2 AM🌙78°4%3 mph
3 AM🌙78°3%3 mph
4 AM🌙78°2%4 mph
5 AM🌙78°2%4 mph
6 AM🌙78°3%3 mph
7 AM☀️78°8%3 mph
8 AM☀️82°8%6 mph
9 AM☀️85°4%8 mph

Active alerts for Orleans Parish

⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Sep 2: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Sep 3: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Is today a good day to visit?

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

Sightseeing8.9
Outdoors9
Beach day8.9
Swimming8.6
Hiking8.2
Running7.5
Cycling8.3
Camping8.5
Fishing7.8
Photography9.4
Stargazing8.5
Family time9.2
Driving9
Flying out8.9

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+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and July - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 82°F (28°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Orleans Parish?

February, April, August, 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 12:45 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - 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 August 25, 2026 at 12:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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