Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Louisiana, the United States of America this May.
Louisiana, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, typically experiences warm weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in New Orleans.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Louisiana, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Louisiana.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in New Orleans typically peak at 29°C (84°F) in May, putting it in the high range.
New Orleans sees nighttime lows close to 21°C (70°F) in May.
New Orleans enjoys approximately 279 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 26°C (79°F) in New Orleans this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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