October weather in New Orleans, LA
The average temperature in New Orleans in October is 72.9°F (66.6°F–79.2°F). Average precipitation: 3.64 inches.
October is a fall month in New Orleans, and is warmer than the annual average of 70.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 12.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 15m. For travel, October is one of the best months of the year to visit.
Avg High
79.2°F
Avg Low
66.6°F
Precipitation
3.64 in
Daylight
11h 15m
October records in New Orleans
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 93.0°F (2019) | 64.9°F (1992) | 0.60 in (1994) |
| October 2 | 93.0°F (2019) | 62.1°F (1992) | 4.71 in (2017) |
| October 3 | 93.0°F (2019) | 62.1°F (2003) | 3.46 in (2002) |
| October 4 | 93.0°F (2019) | 59.0°F (2010) | 1.17 in (1995) |
| October 5 | 91.9°F (2000) | 59.0°F (2010) | 2.91 in (2000) |
| October 6 | 93.0°F (2009) | 62.1°F (1991) | 3.71 in (2000) |
| October 7 | 91.0°F (2009) | 57.0°F (1991) | 1.12 in (2017) |
| October 8 | 93.0°F (2009) | 54.0°F (2000) | 1.11 in (1999) |
| October 9 | 91.0°F (2009) | 51.1°F (2000) | 1.52 in (2004) |
| October 10 | 88.0°F (2019) | 55.9°F (2000) | 2.50 in (2003) |
| October 11 | 89.1°F (2017) | 55.9°F (1993) | 0.97 in (2023) |
| October 12 | 91.0°F (2009) | 61.0°F (1992) | 0.46 in (2009) |
| October 13 | 89.1°F (2014) | 57.9°F (2006) | 2.35 in (2001) |
| October 14 | 89.1°F (2009) | 61.0°F (1997) | 0.87 in (1995) |
| October 15 | 91.0°F (2009) | 55.9°F (2004) | 2.28 in (2018) |
| October 16 | 88.0°F (2018) | 57.0°F (1997) | 0.76 in (2006) |
| October 17 | 87.1°F (2007) | 57.0°F (2001) | 0.76 in (2006) |
| October 18 | 87.1°F (1998) | 52.0°F (2022) | 1.60 in (2007) |
| October 19 | 89.1°F (1993) | 48.9°F (2022) | 1.13 in (2006) |
| October 20 | 89.1°F (1993) | 46.9°F (2022) | 0.06 in (2010) |
| October 21 | 87.1°F (2004) | 53.1°F (2011) | 0.76 in (2019) |
| October 22 | 87.1°F (2004) | 53.1°F (1995) | 5.51 in (2007) |
| October 23 | 86.0°F (2001) | 54.0°F (1996) | 0.88 in (2002) |
| October 24 | 89.1°F (2001) | 52.0°F (2006) | 0.40 in (1997) |
| October 25 | 87.1°F (2010) | 55.0°F (2007) | 5.05 in (2015) |
| October 26 | 88.0°F (2010) | 53.1°F (2017) | 1.32 in (2025) |
| October 27 | 88.0°F (2010) | 48.0°F (1997) | 1.29 in (2021) |
| October 28 | 88.0°F (2002) | 46.0°F (1997) | 0.84 in (1991) |
| October 29 | 88.0°F (2009) | 48.9°F (2008) | 2.92 in (1993) |
| October 30 | 88.0°F (2009) | 42.1°F (1993) | 0.36 in (2019) |
| October 31 | 88.0°F (2024) | 39.9°F (1993) | 1.07 in (1999) |