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New Orleans in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
New Orleans in January is climatically well suited to city breaks. The average daily high is around 16 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
55/100 · #9
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#7
Sun
#11
Published best categories: none
New Orleans · JanuaryPhoto: Tim Wilson from Blaine, MN, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 16 °C
- Average low
- 8 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
For your trip planning
January: the coolest month, wetter than December and February
January is the coolest month in our New Orleans series, with average daily highs and lows a little below December and February. It also brings slightly more precipitation than December and clearly more than February, which offers more estimated sun hours too. For the wet days, keep an indoor programme in reserve.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 17 | 10 | 10 | 123 | 3.3 | 82 | 3.5 | 62 |
| January (selected) | 16 | 8 | 11 | 127 | 3.7 | 82 | 3.7 | 55 |
| February | 17 | 10 | 10 | 103 | 4.5 | 82 | 3.6 | 66 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (55/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +7 | +1.5 °C | +1.9 °C | -0.9 | -4.3 mm | -0.4 h | +0.8 % | -0.2 m/s |
| February | +11 | +2 °C | +1.9 °C | -1.5 | -24 mm | +0.8 h | +0.4 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is New Orleans in January?
The average daily high is around 16 °C, with an average daily low of about 8 °C.
Does it rain a lot in New Orleans in January?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 127 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
By the climate score, March, April, October and November are the strongest months for New Orleans. January is not among them.