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New Orleans
Visit in May — score 59/100 · avg high 87°F · 31 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 53° | 71° | 32° | 26 | 105 | 10.3h | High | Average |
| February | 29 | 57° | 74° | 37° | 25 | 101 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| March | 40 | 64° | 77° | 41° | 27 | 108 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 52 | 70° | 81° | 51° | 30 | 134 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| May | 59 | 77° | 87° | 62° | 31 | 146 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 58 | 83° | 92° | 74° | 30 | 149 | 13.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 55 | 84° | 92° | 76° | 31 | 173 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 52 | 84° | 92° | 76° | 31 | 187 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 56 | 81° | 90° | 66° | 30 | 134 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 55 | 72° | 85° | 53° | 22 | 87 | 11.3h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 51 | 63° | 78° | 42° | 18 | 70 | 10.5h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 24 | 57° | 74° | 37° | 31 | 142 | 10.1h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in New Orleans (March, April, May) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 51°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 59/100.
Summer
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 92°F
- Low
- 75°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in New Orleans (June, July, August) brings average highs of 92°F and lows of 75°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 58/100.
Fall
- Score
- 54/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in New Orleans (September, October, November) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 54°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Winter
- Score
- 24/100
- High
- 73°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in New Orleans (December, January, February) brings average highs of 73°F and lows of 35°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 24/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 29/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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