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

In May, Houston averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 146 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.

Houston vs New Orleans in May

Houston and New Orleans are nearly tied in May — 68 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is hot, rainy, muggy air; New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Houston vs New Orleans — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Houston	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	33°C	33°C
Avg high / low	31° / 21°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	146 mm	190 mm
Rainy days	7	8
Humidity	79%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	58	58

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

Month by month

Houston 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, rainy, muggy air · best March68
New Orleans 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, soaked, muggy air · best March67

Houston vs New Orleans in May — FAQ

Is May better in Houston or New Orleans?: Houston and New Orleans are nearly tied in May — 68 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is hot, rainy, muggy air; New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Houston vs New Orleans in May?: In May, Houston averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 146 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.