Climate for New Orleans, Louisiana
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Average Temperatures for New Orleans
| Month | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.4°F | 61.8°F |
| Feb | 46.1°F | 65.3°F |
| Mar | 52.7°F | 72.1°F |
| Apr | 58.4°F | 78.0°F |
| May | 66.4°F | 84.8°F |
| Jun | 72.0°F | 89.4°F |
| Jul | 74.2°F | 91.1°F |
| Aug | 73.9°F | 91.0°F |
| Sept | 70.6°F | 87.1°F |
| Oct | 60.2°F | 79.7°F |
| Nov | 51.8°F | 71.0°F |
| Dec | 45.6°F | 64.5°F |
New Orleans's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 43.4°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 91.1°F.
Average Rainfall for New Orleans
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.87in. |
| Feb | 5.47in. |
| Mar | 5.24in. |
| Apr | 5.02in. |
| May | 4.62in. |
| Jun | 6.83in. |
| Jul | 6.20in. |
| Aug | 6.15in. |
| Sept | 5.55in. |
| Oct | 3.05in. |
| Nov | 5.09in. |
| Dec | 5.07in. |
The driest month in New Orleans is October with 3.05 inches of precipitation, and with 6.83 inches June is the wettest month.
Monthly Sunshine Hours
| Month | Sunshine Hours |
|---|---|
| Jan | 46% |
| Feb | 50% |
| Mar | 56% |
| Apr | 62% |
| May | 62% |
| Jun | 63% |
| Jul | 58% |
| Aug | 61% |
| Sept | 61% |
| Oct | 64% |
| Nov | 54% |
| Dec | 48% |
Sunshine hours refers to the amount sunshine there is during the hours of daylight. A higher percentage means there is more sunshine through the day and a lower percentage will indicate that it is probably cloudier. Sunshine hours are important when you are planning your vacation.
Climate Graphs
New Orleans, Louisiana has the following climate graphs available:
