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New Orleans in July

The toughest month — score 30 of 100

Typical July days in New Orleans reach about 94°F with nights near 77°F; rain is frequent — about 15 days see some rain, usually in showers. It falls inside Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–November 30) on the calendar.

Season note: July falls in Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–November 30). That is climatology, not a forecast — but it is the one risk the averages cannot show.

What to pack for New Orleans in July

• A waterproof shell and shoes you can soak — rain falls on about 15 days in a typical July, so plan an indoor anchor each day.
• Breathable clothes, a hat, and sunscreen — typical afternoons reach about 94°F.
• Pace the midday hours — about 26 days in a typical July reach 90°F.

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July 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.