Louisiana Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Louisiana, the United States of America in April.

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New Orleans Baton Rouge Houma Metairie

Planning a trip to Louisiana, the United States of America this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Louisiana in April

Louisiana, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Louisiana generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in New Orleans.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Louisiana, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Walker with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Gretna with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. New Orleans sees close to 251 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Louisiana by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Louisiana - and find the best time to visit. (based on New Orleans)

January17°C (63°F) February18°C (64°F) March23°C (73°F) April26°C (79°F) May29°C (84°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September31°C (88°F) October27°C (81°F) November21°C (70°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Louisiana in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Louisiana.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Louisiana

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Louisiana, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Louisiana (April)

Precipitation variation in Louisiana (April)

New Orleans

In April New Orleans generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
251 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in New Orleans →

Baton Rouge

In April Baton Rouge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
250 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Baton Rouge →

Houma

In April Houma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
251 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Houma →

Metairie

In April Metairie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
251 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Metairie →

Slidell

In April Slidell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
251 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
127 mm (5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Slidell →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Louisiana in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Orleans 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Baton Rouge 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Houma 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Metairie 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Slidell 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Hammond 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

Louisiana weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Louisiana, the United States of America in April?

Louisiana, the United States of America typically experiences very good weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in New Orleans average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Louisiana, the United States of America in April?

New Orleans averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does Louisiana, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in Louisiana, the United States of America. Average rainfall in New Orleans sits around 135 mm (5.3 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Louisiana, the United States of America?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Louisiana, the United States of America with overall very good weather in New Orleans. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, October and November provide excellent weather in New Orleans. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be less favorable.

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