Weather in New Orleans in October
In an average October, New Orleans sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 66°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 72°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 66°F |
| Typical low range | 57°F to 74°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
90°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
49°F
1993-10-31
Low
Highest
80°F
2009-10-07
Lowest
39°F
1993-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
112°F
2019-10-04
Lowest
29°F
1993-10-31
Humidity
Highest
24.2 g/m³
2009-10-07
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
1993-10-31
Wind
Highest
35 mph
1985-10-28
Lowest
4 mph
2000-10-20
Gust
Highest
70 mph
2020-10-28
Lowest
9 mph
1988-10-09
Precip
Wettest
11.81 in
1985
Driest
0.15 in
1987
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