Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in May
In an average May, New Orleans sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 71°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 77°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 71°F |
| Typical low range | 65°F to 76°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2000-05-29
Lowest
64°F
2013-05-05
Low
Highest
80°F
2000-05-27
Lowest
50°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
121°F
1998-05-31
Lowest
50°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
23.5 g/m³
2024-05-27
Lowest
8.4 g/m³
2002-05-20
Wind
Highest
28 mph
2017-05-04
Lowest
4 mph
1987-05-07
Precip
Wettest
14.23 in
2026
Driest
0.62 in
1998
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