United States
New Orleans is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is coextensive with Orleans Parish and serves as a major port and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region.
As of the 2020 census, New Orleans has a population of 383,997, making it the most populous city in Louisiana. The surrounding metropolitan area houses approximately 1 million residents, ranking as the 59th-most populous metropolitan area in the United States.
Warmest: June, July and August (31°C). Driest: October and November (9 wet days).
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 9°C | 115 mm | 12 |
| February | 20°C | 12°C | 113 mm | 12 |
| March | 22°C | 15°C | 129 mm | 12 |
| April | 25°C | 17°C | 108 mm | 11 |
| May | 28°C | 21°C | 149 mm | 14 |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 203 mm | 19 |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 217 mm | 23 |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 227 mm | 21 |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 158 mm | 15 |
| October | 26°C | 20°C | 103 mm | 9 |
| November | 21°C | 14°C | 81 mm | 9 |
| December | 18°C | 11°C | 141 mm | 11 |
Long-term monthly averages from Open-Meteo.