Louisiana weather in October
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.
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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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