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Metairie (LA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Metairie can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to mild. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Metairie. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a moderate 17°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Metairie has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1575 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Metairie, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 194 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 61 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Metairie Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Metairie, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: New Orleans, the United States of America (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: New Orleans, the United States of America (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 20°C in January to 28°C in June.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: New Orleans, the United States of America (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Forecast for Metairie (LA)

Sun   Dec 22
13°C | 5°C
NE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
18°C | 8°C
E 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
21°C | 12°C
E 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Metairie in the United States of America

During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Metairie?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Metairie?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Metairie?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Metairie?
    August tops the wettest month list with 194 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Metairie?
    November is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Metairie?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.

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