Climate normals · 1970–2000
New Orleans Climate
New Orleans is a city in United States (LA) with a population of about 362,701. Its average annual temperature is 20.7°C (69°F), with roughly 1595 mm of rain per year.
20.7°C
Avg Temp
1595
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
New Orleans Climate
New Orleans has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F) and receives about 1595 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.7°C
Avg Temp
1595
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 53° | 139 mm |
| February | 13° / 56° | 142 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 136 mm |
| April | 20° / 69° | 117 mm |
| May | 24° / 76° | 125 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 139 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 168 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 157 mm |
| September | 26° / 80° | 141 mm |
| October | 22° / 71° | 79 mm |
| November | 17° / 62° | 120 mm |
| December | 13° / 56° | 132 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit New Orleans
The most comfortable months to visit New Orleans are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit New Orleans are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
New Orleans, United States has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C and about 1595 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in New Orleans average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.