Weather in New Orleans in October
October in New Orleans is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In United States, this is how New Orleans actually wears October, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, October sits in the middle of New Orleans's year.
- Average temp
- 22°C
18–27°C
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in New Orleans in October. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
October is on the drier side of the year in New Orleans. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not July, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in New Orleans
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for New Orleans
What to read before you book.
Average weather in New Orleans
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FAQs about New Orleans
Climate averages for New Orleans, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit New Orleans is between March and May, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 194 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
