Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
62°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in New Orleans
United States · North America
Cool days and good sunshine.
Good overall
Daytime high
62°F
Lows around 49°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days this month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 53° and nights feel near 44°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in January. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
9 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 59°F, easing to about 55°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning55°F
Rain15%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday59°F
Rain19%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon59°F
Rain16%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening55°F
Rain13%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 49 | 4.1 | 10 | 7.3 | 75 |
| Feb | 65 | 52 | 4.4 | 10 | 8.0 | 76 |
| Mar | 71 | 58 | 4.5 | 10 | 9.2 | 75 |
| Apr | 76 | 64 | 3.8 | 9 | 10.3 | 74 |
| May | 83 | 71 | 3.7 | 9 | 11.7 | 75 |
| Jun | 87 | 76 | 5.0 | 15 | 12.0 | 77 |
| Jul | 88 | 78 | 5.5 | 19 | 11.4 | 79 |
| Aug | 88 | 78 | 6.3 | 17 | 10.7 | 79 |
| Sep | 85 | 75 | 4.9 | 12 | 10.3 | 77 |
| Oct | 78 | 66 | 3.4 | 8 | 9.5 | 74 |
| Nov | 70 | 57 | 3.3 | 8 | 8.5 | 75 |
| Dec | 64 | 51 | 3.9 | 10 | 7.4 | 77 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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