New Orleans weather in October
October in New Orleans: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in New Orleans · #202 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New Orleans climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New Orleans in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit New Orleans?
- October in New Orleans: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for New Orleans on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in October?
- In October, New Orleans averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 19.6°C, with about 105.4 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New Orleans in October?
- New Orleans has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in October.