Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit New Orleans
By measured weather comfort, the top months for New Orleans are November, October, March — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is February, March, April, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at New Orleans.
Month by month
New Orleans weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.2°C / 63°F | 9.8 | 65 | Shoulder |
| February | 19°C / 66°F | 9.5 | 73 | |
| March | 23°C / 73°F | 11.2 | 78 | Best |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 10.5 | 77 | |
| May | 28.8°C / 84°F | 12.2 | 61 | |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 15.5 | 47 | |
| July | 31.1°C / 88°F | 20.5 | 43 | |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 14.2 | 43 | |
| September | 29.2°C / 85°F | 12.7 | 59 | |
| October | 26.1°C / 79°F | 6.3 | 82 | Best |
| November | 21.5°C / 71°F | 7.7 | 83 | Best |
| December | 18.7°C / 66°F | 8 | 75 | Shoulder |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
New Orleans timing questions
What is the best month to visit New Orleans?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are November, October, and March, with November scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is February, March, April, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in New Orleans?
August, with an average daily high of 32°C (90°F).
What is the rainiest month in New Orleans?
July, averaging 20.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in New Orleans?
December and January — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.