New Orleans weather in May
May in New Orleans: hot, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in New Orleans · #471 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New Orleans climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New Orleans in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit New Orleans?
- May in New Orleans: hot, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for New Orleans on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in May?
- In May, New Orleans averages a daily high of 27.8°C and a low of 21.8°C, with about 134.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New Orleans in May?
- New Orleans has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.