Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in April
In an average April, New Orleans sees a daily high around 74°F and a low around 63°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 74°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 63°F |
| Typical low range | 54°F to 71°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
89°F
1999-04-28
Lowest
54°F
2007-04-07
Low
Highest
76°F
2025-04-05
Lowest
41°F
1987-04-03
Feels-like
Highest
101°F
1999-04-24
Lowest
31°F
1987-04-03
Humidity
Highest
21.7 g/m³
1991-04-28
Lowest
5.6 g/m³
2007-04-07
Wind
Highest
34 mph
1993-04-08
Lowest
6 mph
1988-04-09
Precip
Wettest
15.68 in
1991
Driest
0.20 in
1999
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