New Orleans weather in March
March in New Orleans: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in New Orleans · #128 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New Orleans climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 99 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New Orleans in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit New Orleans?
- March in New Orleans: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for New Orleans on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in March?
- In March, New Orleans averages a daily high of 22.1°C and a low of 15.1°C, with about 98.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New Orleans in March?
- New Orleans has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in March.