Weather in New Orleans in May
In an average May, New Orleans sees a daily high around 82°F and a low around 70°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 82°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 77°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 70°F |
| Typical low range | 64°F to 75°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2000-05-28
Lowest
68°F
2013-05-05
Low
Highest
80°F
2024-05-27
Lowest
49°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
120°F
2000-05-28
Lowest
43°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
23.7 g/m³
2024-05-27
Lowest
6.8 g/m³
1992-05-07
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2010-05-01
Lowest
5 mph
2020-05-30
Gust
Highest
42 mph
2021-05-21
Lowest
10 mph
2012-05-15
Precip
Wettest
14.23 in
2026
Driest
0.47 in
1998
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