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Weather in October in Louisiana

Planning a getaway to Louisiana this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Louisiana in October?

Louisiana is a region in the United States of America. October in Louisiana generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C in Ruston to 28°C in Eunice. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Eunice and 11°C in Ruston.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Morgan City with an average of 82 mm to heavy rainfall in Many with 166 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 241 hours of sunshine in New Orleans. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at October's conditions in Louisiana, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Louisiana's yearly weather, check out our Louisiana climate page.

Where to go in Louisiana in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Louisiana on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Louisiana?

New Orleans

In October New Orleans generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

New Orleans
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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31°C 
23°C 
227 hours 
155 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
17°C 
241 hours 
98 mm 
8 days 
21°C 
12°C 
170 hours 
67 mm 
6 days 
Climate in New Orleans

Baton Rouge

In October Baton Rouge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Baton Rouge
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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31°C 
21°C 
240 hours 
135 mm 
12 days 
27°C 
14°C 
260 hours 
111 mm 
8 days 
21°C 
9°C 
200 hours 
101 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Baton Rouge

Houma

In October Houma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Houma
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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31°C 
22°C 
227 hours 
179 mm 
15 days 
27°C 
15°C 
241 hours 
111 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
10°C 
170 hours 
67 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Houma

Metairie

In October Metairie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Metairie
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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31°C 
24°C 
227 hours 
146 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
18°C 
241 hours 
95 mm 
8 days 
21°C 
12°C 
170 hours 
61 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Metairie

Slidell

In October Slidell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Slidell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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31°C 
21°C 
227 hours 
129 mm 
12 days 
27°C 
15°C 
241 hours 
88 mm 
7 days 
21°C 
9°C 
170 hours 
69 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Slidell

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Louisiana, in the United States of America.

Is October the best time to visit Louisiana?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Louisiana. Typically, the climate in New Orleans is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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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