Best Time to Visit New Orleans, Louisiana
USA
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January to February
Best Months
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August
Avoid
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Jan–Feb
Peak Season
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Camping, hiking and RV road trips
Ideal For
New Orleans, Louisiana climate month by month
Jan
55°
2.8"
Feb
57°
4.0"
Mar
64°
5.8"
Apr
69°
5.3"
May
76°
5.6"
Jun
82°
8.8"
Jul
82°
7.7"
Aug
83°
10.4"
Sep
79°
4.8"
Oct
72°
2.8"
Nov
62°
3.7"
Dec
60°
5.2"
Top number = average temperature (°F), bar = average monthly rainfall (inches). Toggle units above.
🌍 When to go to New Orleans, Louisiana
Based on recent climate averages (2021–2023, Open-Meteo), New Orleans, Louisiana is warmest in August (around 28°C / 83°F) and coldest in January (around 13°C / 55°F). Rain is heaviest in August (about 265 mm) and lightest in January (about 71 mm). For comfortable camping and RV travel, aim for January to February.
Data source & date
- Climate values: Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis archive), 2021–2023 daily averages — open-meteo.com ↗
- Retrieved and frozen: 2026-07-20 (values are static, not live-fetched)
- Monthly means are long-run averages, not a forecast — actual weather varies year to year. Season labels are derived from these values; travel advice is editorial.
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