What is the weather like in Austin vs New Orleans in May?

In May, Austin averages 31°C high / 20°C low with about 143 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.

Austin vs New Orleans in May

Austin and New Orleans are nearly tied in May — 69 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is sweltering, rainy; New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Austin vs New Orleans — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Austin	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	34°C	33°C
Avg high / low	31° / 20°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	143 mm	190 mm
Rainy days	7	8
Humidity	74%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	52	58

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Austin 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, rainy · best March69
New Orleans 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, soaked, muggy air · best March67

Austin vs New Orleans in May — FAQ

Is May better in Austin or New Orleans?: Austin and New Orleans are nearly tied in May — 69 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is sweltering, rainy; New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Austin vs New Orleans in May?: In May, Austin averages 31°C high / 20°C low with about 143 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.