New Orleans
Wrought-iron balconies, a brass band on a Tuesday afternoon, and a bowl of gumbo that reframes the whole idea of American food.
The best time to visit New Orleans is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (78°F). Local time there is 10:00 (UTC-5).
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The year at a glance
March · high 23°C · rain 121mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C63°F | 86mm3.4in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| February | 19°C66°F | 140mm5.5in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| March | 23°C73°F | 121mm4.8in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 25°C77°F | 137mm5.4in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 29°C84°F | 136mm5.4in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| June | 31°C88°F | 197mm7.8in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| July | 31°C88°F | 239mm9.4in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| August | 32°C89°F | 219mm8.6in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| September | 30°C86°F | 155mm6.1in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 26°C79°F | 121mm4.8in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 20°C69°F | 85mm3.3in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 19°C65°F | 130mm5.1in | 10.2h10.2h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
The best time to visit New Orleans is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (78°F).
How warm does New Orleans get?
Typical daytime highs in New Orleans are Mar–May 25°C (78°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (78°F), Dec–Feb 18°C (65°F).
Is New Orleans expensive?
On the ground, New Orleans is middling.
What sort of trip is New Orleans good for?
New Orleans is good for history and culture, food and drink, beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is New Orleans?
The wettest month in New Orleans is July at 239mm (9.4in), the driest November at 85mm (3.3in), with a monthly average of 147mm (5.8in).
What plug do I need for New Orleans?
New Orleans uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
