Best time to visit New Orleans, LA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in New Orleans runs from September through December — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 10h 16m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 57m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 49m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 12h 44m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 31m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 13h 54m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 13h 45m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 13h 5m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 10m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 11h 15m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 10h 27m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 4m
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