New Orleans vs Washington in May

Washington is the better pick in May — 87 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is warm, rainy, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

New Orleans vs WashingtonMay climate, side by side

New OrleansWashington
Comfort score67/100 (C)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high33°C25°C
Avg high / low30° / 21°25° / 13°
Rainfall190 mm137 mm
Rainy days812
Humidity77%73%
Air quality (AQI)5854

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

New Orleans vs Washington in May — FAQ

Is May better in New Orleans or Washington?
Washington is the better pick in May — 87 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is warm, rainy, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in New Orleans vs Washington in May?
In May, New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm of rain; Washington averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 137 mm.