New Orleans weather in July
July in New Orleans: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in New Orleans · #521 of 604 destinations to visit in July · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New Orleans climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 189 mm / 7.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New Orleans in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit New Orleans?
- July in New Orleans: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for New Orleans on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in July?
- In July, New Orleans averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 25.8°C, with about 188.9 mm of rain over roughly 21.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New Orleans in July?
- New Orleans has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in July.