New Orleans weather in April
April in New Orleans: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in New Orleans · #121 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New Orleans climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 118 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New Orleans in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit New Orleans?
- April in New Orleans: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for New Orleans on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in April?
- In April, New Orleans averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 118.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New Orleans in April?
- New Orleans has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in April.