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

Curious about the climate in New Orleans this October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in New Orleans is usually perfect in October, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 27°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 17°C.

Precipitation

New Orleans in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 241 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit New Orleans. 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 241 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 68%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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