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

In January, Memphis averages 11°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 104 mm.

Memphis vs New Orleans in January

New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while Memphis is cold, rainy, clean air.

Memphis vs New Orleans — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Memphis	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	60/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	7°C	15°C
Avg high / low	11° / 1°	17° / 8°
Rainfall	116 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	8	8
Humidity	72%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	32	32

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

Month by month

Memphis vs New Orleans in January — FAQ

Is January better in Memphis or New Orleans?: New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while Memphis is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Memphis vs New Orleans in January?: In January, Memphis averages 11°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 104 mm.