Weather · New Orleans, United States

New Orleans Weather in May

New Orleans in May runs 29°C / 21°C with 142mm of rain, a reasonable time to visit.

Avg high

29°C

84°F

Avg low

21°C

70°F

Rainfall

142mm

#5 wettest of 12

What to pack

Summer clothes by day; a light layer for evenings. Bring a compact umbrella for the odd shower.

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