Louisiana Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Louisiana, the United States of America in October.

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Thinking about venturing to Louisiana, the United States of America this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Louisiana in October

Louisiana, the United States of America 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 (77°F) in Ruston to 28°C (82°F) in Eunice. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Eunice and 11°C (52°F) in Ruston.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Louisiana, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Morgan City with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Many with 166 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. New Orleans sees around 241 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Louisiana by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Louisiana - and find the best time to visit. (based on New Orleans)

January17°C (63°F) February18°C (64°F) March23°C (73°F) April26°C (79°F) May29°C (84°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September31°C (88°F) October27°C (81°F) November21°C (70°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Louisiana in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Louisiana.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Louisiana

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Louisiana, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Louisiana (October)

Precipitation variation in Louisiana (October)

New Orleans

In October New Orleans generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
241 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in New Orleans →

Baton Rouge

In October Baton Rouge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
260 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Baton Rouge →

Houma

In October Houma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
241 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Houma →

Metairie

In October Metairie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
241 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Metairie →

Slidell

In October Slidell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
241 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Slidell →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Louisiana in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Orleans 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Baton Rouge 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Houma 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Metairie 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Slidell 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Hammond 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Louisiana weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Louisiana, the United States of America in October?

October in Louisiana, the United States of America brings excellent weather. In New Orleans, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Louisiana, the United States of America in October?

Average temperatures in Louisiana, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in New Orleans.

Does Louisiana, the United States of America get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Louisiana, the United States of America during October, with New Orleans averaging close to 98 mm (3.9 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Louisiana, the United States of America?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Louisiana, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in New Orleans is excellent. 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 excellent weather in New Orleans. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be less favorable.

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