New Orleans weather in December
New Orleans in December averages 14°C (56°F) and 123 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in New Orleans, December is the second coldest and the fifth driest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (56°F)
9–18°C · 48–65°F
- Rainfall
- 123 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 14 km/h
What is New Orleans like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for New Orleans in December?
A light rain jacket
About 123 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (48°F).
December compared with November and January
December in New Orleans is 3.2°C cooler than November and 24 mm wetter than it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
December in New Orleans is 1.4°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in New Orleans in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 14 minutes in New Orleans, rising about 06:48 and setting about 17:02 local time.
No month in New Orleans has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in New Orleans
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for New Orleans
What to read before you book.
New Orleans weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 132 mm |
| February | 14°C / 58°F | 104 mm |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 111 mm |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 132 mm |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 143 mm |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 194 mm |
| July | 29°C / 83°F | 169 mm |
| August | 29°C / 83°F | 180 mm |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 128 mm |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 94 mm |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 98 mm |
| December | 14°C / 56°F | 123 mm |
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FAQs about New Orleans in December
December climate averages for New Orleans, 1991–2020.
New Orleans averages 14°C (56°F) in December, ranging from about 9°C (48°F) at night to 18°C (65°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 123 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 14°C (56°F) against 12°C (54°F) in January — 1.4°C warmer.
December is 3.2°C cooler than November, and 24 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is March to May; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 14 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in New Orleans.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:48 and sunset about 17:02 local time. Both shift across the month.
