New Orleans, Louisiana Weather in January
United States · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (60°F)
Avg low9°C (47°F)
Rainfall103 mm (4.1 in)
RatingGood 6.8/10
Expect mild days in New Orleans in January: the average high is 16°C (60°F) and the average low is 9°C (47°F). January is winter in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain spread over 11 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit New Orleans?
January is a good time to visit New Orleans (6.8/10), though November is even better.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (60°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (54°F) |
| Rainfall | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Cloud cover | 56% |
| Daylight | 10.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.2 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with 36 mm less rain. |
What to pack for New Orleans in January
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
New Orleans weather in other months
Jan16°C / 9°C103 mmGoodFeb18°C / 11°C105 mmGoodMar21°C / 14°C109 mmExcellentApr24°C / 18°C137 mmGoodMay28°C / 22°C141 mmGoodJun31°C / 26°C145 mmPoorJul31°C / 27°C177 mmPoorAug31°C / 27°C194 mmPoorSep30°C / 25°C136 mmFairOct26°C / 19°C82 mmExcellentNov21°C / 14°C73 mmExcellentDec17°C / 11°C139 mmGood
← DecemberBest time to visit New OrleansFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida22°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Oaxaca26°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Key West, Florida23°C · 38 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Houston, Texas17°C · 95 mm
- Dallas, Texas13°C · 54 mm
- Austin, Texas16°C · 57 mm
- Fort Worth, Texas14°C · 49 mm
- Nashville, Tennessee8°C · 112 mm
- Jacksonville, Florida18°C · 76 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.