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

What is the weather forecast for New Orleans in March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, March in New Orleans includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 23°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

New Orleans in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Expect around 8 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 220 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase 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 March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

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

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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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in New Orleans.

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