Weather in January in Louisiana
Planning a journey to Louisiana this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Louisiana in January?
Louisiana is a region in the United States of America. January in Louisiana generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Ruston to 17°C in Raceland. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Raceland and 1°C in Ruston. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Louisiana with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pearl River with an average of 99 mm to heavy rainfall in Opelousas with 165 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected in New Orleans. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Louisiana for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Louisiana climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Louisiana?
New Orleans
In January New Orleans generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Baton Rouge
In January Baton Rouge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Houma
In January Houma generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Metairie
In January Metairie generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Slidell
In January Slidell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Louisiana, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Louisiana?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in New Orleans, January may not be the ideal time to visit Louisiana.
On average, the best time to visit Louisiana is in October and November with generally perfect weather in New Orleans. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be poor.
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