Best time to visit Louisiana

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Louisiana. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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When is the best time to visit Louisiana?

The best time to visit Louisiana (New Orleans) is April based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Louisiana (New Orleans)16
    Jan
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Louisiana (New Orleans)18
    Feb
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Louisiana (New Orleans)22
    Mar
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Louisiana (New Orleans)26
    Apr
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Louisiana (New Orleans)29
    May
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Louisiana (New Orleans)32
    Jun
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Louisiana (New Orleans)33
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Louisiana (New Orleans)32
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Louisiana (New Orleans)30
    Sep
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Louisiana (New Orleans)27
    Oct
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Louisiana (New Orleans)22
    Nov
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Louisiana (New Orleans)18
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Louisiana?

The hottest time of year in New Orleans, Louisiana is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Louisiana?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in New Orleans, Louisiana with 174mm on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Louisiana?

The sunniest time of year in New Orleans, Louisiana is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Louisiana (New Orleans) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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