Louisiana weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Louisiana, United States. Like most weather services, we show Louisiana at one spot: New Orleans, its largest city. At 9:45 PM local time it was drizzle and 23°C (73°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 1 AM, 2 AM (6.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 38%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 1 AM, 2 AM (6.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–NovOff season Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb
About New Orleans weather
Is it raining in New Orleans right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 1 AM, 2 AM (6.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in New Orleans this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–29° and lows of 19–22°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in New Orleans lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for New Orleans?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Louisiana weather by month
When is the best time to visit Louisiana?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Louisiana is Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Louisiana?
August is the wettest month, with about 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 77 mm (3.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Louisiana?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 26°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for New Orleans), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Louisiana
Weather can differ a lot within Louisiana: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 16–31°C | 1,533 mm |
| Baton Rouge | Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov | Jun–Aug | 15–32°C | 1,560 mm |
| Shreveport | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | None | 13–35°C | 1,274 mm |
| Metairie Terrace | Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 16–31°C | 1,533 mm |
| Metairie | Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 16–31°C | 1,533 mm |
| Lafayette | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 16–31°C | 1,583 mm |
| Lake Charles | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun–Sep | 15–31°C | 1,655 mm |
| Bossier City | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | None | 13–35°C | 1,274 mm |
| Kenner | Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 16–31°C | 1,533 mm |
| Monroe | Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov | None | 13–35°C | 1,413 mm |
| Alexandria | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | None | 14–34°C | 1,440 mm |
| Houma | Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 16–31°C | 1,460 mm |