Average monthly wind speed in New Orleans (LA)

Here you can view the typical wind conditions throughout the year in New Orleans, (Louisiana), the United States of America.

Annually, wind speeds in New Orleans vary between 3 m/s (6 knots) at their lowest and 5 m/s (10 knots) at their peak.

With an average wind speed of 3 m/s (6 knots) in June, July, August, September and October, it experiences a fair and typical breeze. However, conditions can vary between days, and stronger winds may occasionally occur. On a day with 3 m/s (6 knots), leaves and small twigs are constantly in motion, and a flag would be clearly waving. This translates to roughly 11 km/h or 6.7 mph. Most days are suitable for spending time outdoors.

Wind speeds average 5 m/s (10 knots) in , marking the windiest months of the year. The air is often steady and noticeable throughout the month, though occasional stronger gusts or brief calms may occur. Windy conditions are typical during this period, making it a great time for activities like windsurfing and kitesurfing.

For more detailed information about New Orleans’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our New Orleans climate page.