What is the weather like in Memphis vs New Orleans in December?

In December, Memphis averages 13°C high / 4°C low with about 154 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 124 mm.

Memphis vs New Orleans in December

New Orleans is the better pick in December — 75 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is nice, rainy, clean air, while Memphis is cool, soaked, clean air.

Memphis vs New Orleans — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Memphis	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	11°C	18°C
Avg high / low	13° / 4°	19° / 10°
Rainfall	154 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	74%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	31	33

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

Month by month

Memphis vs New Orleans in December — FAQ

Is December better in Memphis or New Orleans?: New Orleans is the better pick in December — 75 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is nice, rainy, clean air, while Memphis is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Memphis vs New Orleans in December?: In December, Memphis averages 13°C high / 4°C low with about 154 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 124 mm.