Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in October
In an average October, New Orleans sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 66°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 66°F |
| Typical low range | 58°F to 75°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
91°F
2019-10-03
Lowest
50°F
1993-10-31
Low
Highest
80°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
40°F
1993-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
111°F
2019-10-01
Lowest
30°F
1993-10-31
Humidity
Highest
24.9 g/m³
2009-10-07
Lowest
5.3 g/m³
1989-10-20
Wind
Highest
42 mph
1985-10-27
Lowest
4 mph
2021-10-31
Precip
Wettest
11.85 in
1985
Driest
0.09 in
2016
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