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 high31°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 78°F
Feels like (high)37°C / 99°F
Rainfall189 mm / 7.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point25°C / 76°F
Sunshine10.3 h/day
Daylight13.9 h
Wind15 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.

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