January weather in New Orleans, LA
The average temperature in New Orleans in January is 54.0°F (46.9°F–61.0°F). Average precipitation: 5.26 inches.
January is a winter month in New Orleans, and is cooler than the annual average of 70.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 16m. For travel, January is a wet month.
Avg High
61.0°F
Avg Low
46.9°F
Precipitation
5.26 in
Daylight
10h 16m
January records in New Orleans
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 82.0°F (2022) | 27.1°F (2018) | 2.30 in (2017) |
| January 2 | 81.0°F (2000) | 25.2°F (2018) | 0.98 in (1999) |
| January 3 | 81.0°F (2000) | 28.0°F (2008) | 3.24 in (2009) |
| January 4 | 81.0°F (2004) | 30.9°F (2001) | 1.00 in (1993) |
| January 5 | 79.0°F (2005) | 28.9°F (2010) | 3.70 in (1998) |
| January 6 | 78.1°F (2026) | 29.1°F (2014) | 1.13 in (1998) |
| January 7 | 79.0°F (2005) | 26.2°F (2014) | 3.39 in (1998) |
| January 8 | 80.1°F (2008) | 27.0°F (1996) | 2.16 in (1992) |
| January 9 | 82.9°F (2026) | 23.0°F (2010) | 1.55 in (1999) |
| January 10 | 79.0°F (2009) | 24.1°F (2010) | 1.90 in (1993) |
| January 11 | 81.0°F (2013) | 25.0°F (2010) | 1.92 in (1993) |
| January 12 | 82.0°F (2013) | 32.0°F (2011) | 4.44 in (1998) |
| January 13 | 81.0°F (2013) | 28.0°F (2011) | 1.14 in (2005) |
| January 14 | 81.0°F (2020) | 31.1°F (2018) | 1.05 in (2016) |
| January 15 | 77.0°F (2007) | 37.0°F (2018) | 2.08 in (1998) |
| January 16 | 79.0°F (2017) | 27.1°F (2018) | 0.84 in (2008) |
| January 17 | 79.0°F (2017) | 20.1°F (2018) | 1.44 in (2004) |
| January 18 | 80.1°F (2017) | 26.2°F (2018) | 2.05 in (1992) |
| January 19 | 80.1°F (2002) | 27.0°F (1996) | 0.72 in (1993) |
| January 20 | 79.0°F (1999) | 31.1°F (2025) | 0.60 in (1993) |
| January 21 | 82.0°F (1999) | 28.2°F (2025) | 0.67 in (2016) |
| January 22 | 79.0°F (1999) | 33.1°F (2022) | 2.35 in (2015) |
| January 23 | 84.9°F (2002) | 32.0°F (2003) | 1.33 in (2015) |
| January 24 | 84.9°F (2002) | 27.0°F (2003) | 1.53 in (1997) |
| January 25 | 79.0°F (2021) | 34.0°F (2003) | 0.94 in (2024) |
| January 26 | 75.9°F (1994) | 28.9°F (2026) | 1.66 in (2016) |
| January 27 | 82.0°F (1999) | 28.0°F (2026) | 1.85 in (2018) |
| January 28 | 81.0°F (1999) | 30.2°F (2014) | 1.34 in (1997) |
| January 29 | 82.9°F (2013) | 29.1°F (2014) | 0.97 in (2010) |
| January 30 | 82.0°F (2002) | 31.1°F (2014) | 0.96 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 86.0°F (2002) | 27.0°F (2026) | 1.03 in (2005) |