New Orleans weather in October
New Orleans in October averages 22°C (72°F) and 94 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in New Orleans, October is the sixth warmest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 22°C (72°F)
18–27°C · 64–81°F
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What is New Orleans like in October?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
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 October?
A light rain jacket
About 94 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
October compared with September and November
October in New Orleans is 4.7°C cooler than September and 34 mm drier than it, which averages 27°C (81°F).
October in New Orleans is 5.5°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
Daylight in New Orleans in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 26 minutes in New Orleans, rising about 07:02 and setting about 18:28 local time.
October ends 51 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 38 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in New Orleans
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for New Orleans
What to read before you book.
New Orleans weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for New Orleans, 1991–2020.
New Orleans averages 22°C (72°F) in October, ranging from about 18°C (64°F) at night to 27°C (81°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 94 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 22°C (72°F) against 17°C (62°F) in November — 5.5°C warmer.
October is 4.7°C cooler than September, and 34 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is March to May; October 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 26 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 4 minutes in June and 10 hours 14 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:02 and sunset about 18:28 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 51 minutes shorter than it starts.
