Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when New Orleansis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 47.0%
Overall score 35.3%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. November
Score 47.0%
2. September
Score 44.0%
3. February
Score 44.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. July
Score 35.3%
2. January
Score 36.7%
3. August
Score 38.0%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 61.0%
2. August
Score 60.0%
3. June
Score 58.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 23.0%
2. December
Score 24.0%
3. January
Score 27.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. February
Score 72.0%
2. December
Score 70.0%
3. November
Score 64.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. July
Score 3.0%
2. August
Score 5.0%
3. June
Score 8.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 55.0%
2. October
Score 53.0%
3. May
Score 52.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 37.0%
2. December
Score 37.0%
3. January
Score 39.0%