Weather in May in Louisiana
Are you planning a trip a to Louisiana in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Louisiana in May?
Louisiana is a region in the United States of America. May in Louisiana generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in New Orleans. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alexandria with an average of 97 mm to heavy rainfall in Livonia with 177 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, New Orleans enjoys approximately 279 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Louisiana for May, 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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Louisiana?
New Orleans
In May New Orleans generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Baton Rouge
In May Baton Rouge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Houma
In May Houma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Metairie
In May Metairie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Slidell
In May Slidell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 May the best time to visit Louisiana?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Louisiana with overall pleasant weather in New Orleans. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October and November offering mostly perfect weather in New Orleans. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be poor.
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