New Orleans weather in January
January in New Orleans: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in New Orleans · #222 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New Orleans climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 79 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New Orleans in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit New Orleans?
- January in New Orleans: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for New Orleans on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in January?
- In January, New Orleans averages a daily high of 16.9°C and a low of 9.9°C, with about 78.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New Orleans in January?
- New Orleans has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.