New Orleans weather in February (Louisiana, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of New Orleans in February? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, New Orleans usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. February is part of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

New Orleans in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 161 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New Orleans climate page with graphs.

 

New Orleans, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 161 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to New Orleans, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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