New Orleans weather in February
February in New Orleans: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in New Orleans · #182 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New Orleans climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 102 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New Orleans in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit New Orleans?
- February in New Orleans: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for New Orleans on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in February?
- In February, New Orleans averages a daily high of 18.9°C and a low of 11.7°C, with about 101.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New Orleans in February?
- New Orleans has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in February.