Weather in New Orleans in April
In an average April, New Orleans sees a daily high around 75°F and a low around 63°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 75°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 63°F |
| Typical low range | 53°F to 71°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
87°F
2006-04-17
Lowest
51°F
2007-04-08
Low
Highest
77°F
2025-04-04
Lowest
40°F
1987-04-03
Feels-like
Highest
100°F
2006-04-17
Lowest
30°F
1987-04-03
Humidity
Highest
21.1 g/m³
2025-04-04
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
1987-04-04
Wind
Highest
36 mph
1993-04-08
Lowest
5 mph
2012-04-10
Gust
Highest
67 mph
1993-04-08
Lowest
9 mph
2003-04-14
Precip
Wettest
10.31 in
1983
Driest
0.73 in
2001
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