New Orleans, Louisiana Weather in October
United States · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (78°F)
Avg low19°C (66°F)
Rainfall82 mm (3.2 in)
RatingExcellent 8.7/10
In October, New Orleans has average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). October is autumn (fall) in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain spread over 8 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit New Orleans?
October is a good time to visit New Orleans (8.7/10), though November is even better.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (78°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 19°C (66°F) |
| Daily mean | 22°C (72°F) |
| Rainfall | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Cloud cover | 35% |
| Daylight | 11.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.8 km/h |
| vs September | 4°C cooler than September, with 54 mm less rain. |
What to pack for New Orleans in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- 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
← SeptemberBest time to visit New OrleansNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Los Angeles, California28°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California22°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado21°C · 29 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Leon de los Aldama27°C · 39 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Houston, Texas29°C · 109 mm
- Dallas, Texas27°C · 101 mm
- Austin, Texas29°C · 86 mm
- Fort Worth, Texas27°C · 95 mm
- Nashville, Tennessee23°C · 91 mm
- Jacksonville, Florida27°C · 82 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.