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Weather in New Orleans

Live weather forecast for New Orleans, United States: current temperature, feels-like, wind, humidity, 48-hour hourly chart, 16-day outlook, air quality, UV and sunrise/sunset.

Current weather

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Hourly forecast (48 h)

16-day forecast

Climate & monthly averages

Average temperature and rainfall in New Orleans by month (1991–2020 reference, ERA5 reanalysis).

13°14°18°20°25°28°28°28°26°22°17°16°Jan71Feb100Mar149Apr134May142Jun223Jul195Aug266Sep123Oct71Nov94Dec133
Warmest monthAug · 28°C / 83°F
Coldest monthJan · 13°C / 55°F
Wettest monthAug · 266 mm
Annual avg temp21°C / 70°F
Annual rainfall1701 mm

About New Orleans

Population362,701
Coordinates29.955, -90.075
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago

Live weather forecast for New Orleans

This page shows a live weather forecast for New Orleans, United States, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

We also surface air quality (European AQI, PM2.5 and PM10), the UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and — for coastal locations — a short marine outlook. All data comes from Open-Meteo's open weather APIs and is free to use.

On average, the warmest month in New Orleans is Aug (28°C) and the coldest is Jan (13°C). The wettest month is Aug (about 266 mm of rainfall), while Jan is the driest. The annual average temperature is around 21.2°C, with roughly 1701 mm of precipitation per year.

FAQ

How accurate is this forecast?

Forecasts use Open-Meteo, which blends leading national weather models (such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON). Hourly accuracy is high for the next 1–3 days and decreases further out, as with any forecast.

How often does the weather update?

The forecast is fetched live from the weather API each time you open the page, so you always see the latest available model run.

Can I switch between °C and °F?

Yes — use the °C / °F toggle above the current conditions. Your choice is remembered on this device.