December weather in New Orleans, LA
The average temperature in New Orleans in December is 56.4°F (49.5°F–63.4°F). Average precipitation: 4.63 inches.
December is a winter month in New Orleans, and is cooler than the annual average of 70.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 13.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 4m. For travel, December is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
49.5°F
Precipitation
4.63 in
Snow
0.1 in
December records in New Orleans
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 80.1°F (1991) | 37.9°F (2006) | 1.45 in (2009) |
| December 2 | 82.0°F (2007) | 39.9°F (2006) | 5.59 in (2023) |
| December 3 | 82.0°F (1999) | 39.9°F (2025) | 1.38 in (1994) |
| December 4 | 82.0°F (2002) | 36.0°F (2009) | 2.84 in (2025) |
| December 5 | 84.9°F (1998) | 36.0°F (2009) | 1.05 in (2024) |
| December 6 | 84.0°F (1998) | 37.0°F (2008) | 0.99 in (2017) |
| December 7 | 86.0°F (1998) | 37.9°F (2008) | 0.23 in (2009) |
| December 8 | 82.9°F (2007) | 30.0°F (2006) | 3.71 in (2009) |
| December 9 | 82.9°F (1999) | 34.0°F (1995) | 0.86 in (2004) |
| December 10 | 82.9°F (2021) | 30.0°F (1995) | 1.39 in (2002) |
| December 11 | 82.0°F (2007) | 35.1°F (2008) | 2.57 in (2022) |
| December 12 | 82.9°F (1999) | 41.0°F (1997) | 5.54 in (2009) |
| December 13 | 79.0°F (1991) | 36.0°F (2010) | 1.04 in (2016) |
| December 14 | 79.0°F (2022) | 33.1°F (2010) | 2.32 in (2009) |
| December 15 | 79.0°F (2007) | 33.1°F (2025) | 3.29 in (2009) |
| December 16 | 81.0°F (2001) | 39.0°F (1997) | 4.71 in (1992) |
| December 17 | 80.1°F (2016) | 37.9°F (2000) | 2.26 in (2017) |
| December 18 | 81.0°F (2021) | 34.0°F (1996) | 1.51 in (1995) |
| December 19 | 80.1°F (1998) | 30.0°F (1996) | 1.69 in (2022) |
| December 20 | 80.1°F (2013) | 28.9°F (2000) | 2.72 in (2007) |
| December 21 | 84.0°F (1998) | 37.0°F (1995) | 3.54 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 81.0°F (2017) | 33.1°F (2008) | 2.30 in (2013) |
| December 23 | 79.0°F (2014) | 27.1°F (2022) | 0.96 in (2014) |
| December 24 | 78.1°F (2008) | 26.2°F (2022) | 2.12 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 79.0°F (2012) | 34.0°F (2004) | 0.57 in (2010) |
| December 26 | 79.0°F (2008) | 32.0°F (2022) | 0.58 in (2011) |
| December 27 | 81.0°F (2008) | 34.0°F (2010) | 2.72 in (1991) |
| December 28 | 81.0°F (2021) | 32.0°F (2010) | 1.65 in (2013) |
| December 29 | 82.0°F (2021) | 34.0°F (1995) | 1.22 in (1996) |
| December 30 | 82.9°F (2021) | 32.0°F (2000) | 3.52 in (2006) |
| December 31 | 82.0°F (2021) | 32.0°F (2000) | 1.67 in (2016) |