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Wedding weather in New Orleans
In New Orleans, the driest months for a wedding are October and November, when rain falls on about 26% of days. The wettest is July, with rain on about 69% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37% | 12% | 11.6 | 61°F (16°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 7.5 h/day |
| February | 39% | 12% | 11.1 | 66°F (19°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 8 h/day |
| March | 37% | 12% | 11.6 | 72°F (22°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 9 h/day |
| April | 39% | 13% | 11.6 | 76°F (25°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 9.8 h/day |
| May | 44% | 15% | 13.7 | 83°F (28°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 11.1 h/day |
| June | 60% | 19% | 18.1 | 87°F (30°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| July | 69% | 23% | 21.3 | 88°F (31°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 10.7 h/day |
| August | 64% | 20% | 19.9 | 88°F (31°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 10 h/day |
| September | 50% | 15% | 14.9 | 85°F (29°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 h/day |
| October ✦ | 26% | 10% | 8.2 | 79°F (26°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 9.6 h/day |
| November ✦ | 32% | 11% | 9.6 | 70°F (21°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 8.1 h/day |
| December | 37% | 16% | 11.5 | 65°F (18°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 7.1 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 29.95, -90.07. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in New Orleans
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in New Orleans are October and November.
When to be careful
July is the wettest month in New Orleans: rain falls on about 69% of days, and 23% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
New Orleans weather month by month
What a wedding day in New Orleans usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
New Orleans weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in New Orleans, about 11.6 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 61°F (16°C), lows 48°F (9°C), with around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
New Orleans weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 39% of days in New Orleans, about 11.1 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 66°F (19°C), lows 53°F (11°C), with around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
New Orleans weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in New Orleans, about 11.6 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 72°F (22°C), lows 59°F (15°C), with around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
New Orleans weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 39% of days in New Orleans, about 11.6 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 76°F (25°C), lows 63°F (17°C), with around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
New Orleans weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 44% of days in New Orleans, about 13.7 days in the month, and 15% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 83°F (28°C), lows 71°F (21°C), with around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
New Orleans weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 60% of days in New Orleans, about 18.1 days in the month, and 19% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 87°F (30°C), lows 76°F (24°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
New Orleans weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 69% of days in New Orleans, about 21.3 days in the month, and 23% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 88°F (31°C), lows 78°F (25°C), with around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
New Orleans weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 64% of days in New Orleans, about 19.9 days in the month, and 20% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 88°F (31°C), lows 78°F (26°C), with around 10 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
New Orleans weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 50% of days in New Orleans, about 14.9 days in the month, and 15% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (29°C), lows 75°F (24°C), with around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
New Orleans weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 26% of days in New Orleans, about 8.2 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 79°F (26°C), lows 67°F (19°C), with around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
New Orleans weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 32% of days in New Orleans, about 9.6 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 70°F (21°C), lows 58°F (14°C), with around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
New Orleans weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in New Orleans, about 11.5 days in the month, and 16% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 65°F (18°C), lows 53°F (12°C), with around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in New Orleans?
Based on 10 years of weather data, October is the driest month in New Orleans, with rain on about 26% of days and average highs around 79°F (26°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are October and November.
What is the rainiest month in New Orleans?
July is the rainiest month in New Orleans: on average 21.3 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 23% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in New Orleans?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in October it rains on about 26% of days in New Orleans. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.