Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in March
In an average March, New Orleans sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 56°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 60°F to 76°F |
| Average low | 56°F |
| Typical low range | 45°F to 66°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
82°F
2020-03-28
Lowest
43°F
1993-03-13
Low
Highest
73°F
2020-03-28
Lowest
30°F
1996-03-09
Feels-like
Highest
91°F
2020-03-28
Lowest
19°F
1996-03-09
Humidity
Highest
19.9 g/m³
2020-03-28
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
2002-03-04
Wind
Highest
39 mph
1987-03-23
Lowest
5 mph
1986-03-23
Precip
Wettest
11.06 in
1995
Driest
0.42 in
2006
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