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New Orleans in January

One of the best months — score 87 of 100

Typical January days in New Orleans reach about 64°F with nights near 46°F.

What to pack for New Orleans in January

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• A compact rain layer — about 10 days see rain in a typical January.

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January vs. the alternatives

The whole year in New Orleans

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.