New Orleans weather in November
New Orleans in November averages 17°C (62°F) and 98 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in New Orleans, November is the fourth coldest and the second driest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (62°F)
12–22°C · 53–71°F
- Rainfall
- 98 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What is New Orleans like in November?
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 November?
A light rain jacket
About 98 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (53°F).
November compared with October and December
November in New Orleans is 5.5°C cooler than October and about as wet as it, which averages 22°C (72°F).
November in New Orleans is 3.2°C warmer than December and 24 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (56°F).
Daylight in New Orleans in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 10 hours 38 minutes in New Orleans, rising about 06:25 and setting about 17:03 local time.
November ends 36 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 26 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in New Orleans
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for New Orleans
What to read before you book.
New Orleans weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November 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 November
November climate averages for New Orleans, 1991–2020.
New Orleans averages 17°C (62°F) in November, ranging from about 12°C (53°F) at night to 22°C (71°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 98 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 17°C (62°F) against 14°C (56°F) in December — 3.2°C warmer.
November is 5.5°C cooler than October, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is March to May; November 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 November 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 38 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 14 hours 4 minutes in June and 10 hours 14 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:25 and sunset about 17:03 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 36 minutes shorter than it starts.
