May weather in New Orleans, LA
The average temperature in New Orleans in May is 77.7°F (70.9°F–84.6°F). Average precipitation: 4.94 inches.
May is a spring month in New Orleans, and is warmer than the annual average of 70.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 13.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 31m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
84.6°F
Avg Low
70.9°F
Precipitation
4.94 in
Daylight
13h 31m
May records in New Orleans
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 90.0°F (2002) | 57.0°F (1996) | 2.72 in (1993) |
| May 2 | 91.9°F (2002) | 60.1°F (1996) | 1.54 in (2010) |
| May 3 | 100.9°F (2025) | 53.1°F (2013) | 2.79 in (2017) |
| May 4 | 91.9°F (2002) | 51.1°F (2013) | 2.39 in (2007) |
| May 5 | 91.9°F (2002) | 59.0°F (2013) | 1.39 in (2021) |
| May 6 | 93.0°F (2002) | 55.9°F (2013) | 2.23 in (2022) |
| May 7 | 93.9°F (2002) | 57.0°F (1992) | 2.21 in (2025) |
| May 8 | 93.0°F (2002) | 61.0°F (1992) | 10.81 in (1995) |
| May 9 | 93.0°F (2002) | 57.9°F (1992) | 3.45 in (1995) |
| May 10 | 91.9°F (2003) | 62.1°F (1992) | 3.75 in (1995) |
| May 11 | 91.9°F (2000) | 64.0°F (2025) | 1.06 in (2013) |
| May 12 | 105.1°F (2005) | 63.0°F (1993) | 1.51 in (2004) |
| May 13 | 93.9°F (2000) | 63.0°F (2013) | 1.45 in (2024) |
| May 14 | 91.9°F (2018) | 61.0°F (2002) | 1.07 in (2007) |
| May 15 | 91.9°F (1992) | 55.0°F (2014) | 1.16 in (2020) |
| May 16 | 91.9°F (1994) | 57.9°F (2014) | 2.99 in (2008) |
| May 17 | 91.0°F (2000) | 59.0°F (2011) | 1.81 in (2016) |
| May 18 | 91.9°F (2000) | 60.1°F (2009) | 1.55 in (2021) |
| May 19 | 93.0°F (2000) | 59.0°F (2002) | 1.89 in (2019) |
| May 20 | 91.9°F (1998) | 63.0°F (1995) | 1.24 in (2003) |
| May 21 | 93.0°F (2020) | 64.0°F (1993) | 0.87 in (1997) |
| May 22 | 91.9°F (1995) | 66.0°F (1993) | 3.86 in (2008) |
| May 23 | 93.9°F (2000) | 62.1°F (1993) | 2.62 in (2020) |
| May 24 | 95.0°F (2000) | 69.1°F (2017) | 0.85 in (1993) |
| May 25 | 95.0°F (2000) | 66.0°F (2017) | 1.81 in (2015) |
| May 26 | 96.1°F (2000) | 68.0°F (2017) | 3.38 in (1993) |
| May 27 | 96.1°F (2000) | 69.1°F (1992) | 1.04 in (1992) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (2000) | 69.1°F (1992) | 0.89 in (2025) |
| May 29 | 93.9°F (2024) | 69.1°F (1996) | 2.68 in (2002) |
| May 30 | 95.0°F (1998) | 66.0°F (2021) | 2.76 in (1999) |
| May 31 | 95.0°F (1998) | 69.1°F (1992) | 2.01 in (2012) |