New Orleans weather in October 2026

Q: How hot is it in New Orleans in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 27°C in New Orleans in October with low heat and humidity, falling to 16°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in New Orleans in October?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in New Orleans in October - that's 68% of daylight hours.

Q: Does it rain in New Orleans in October?

There are usually 5 days with some rain in New Orleans in October and the average monthly rainfall is 73mm.

Q: What is the chance of a hurricane in New Orleans in October?

On average less than 1 day in October in New Orleans is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 81°F in New Orleans, Louisiana in October based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 2.9 inches of rainfall in the month.

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81°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
5
5 days with some rainfall
61
61°F min night temperature
11
11 hours of daylight per day
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Low heat & humidity
2.9
2.9 inches of monthly rainfall
7
7 (High) UV index

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The October weather guide for Louisiana (New Orleans) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in New Orleans in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 81°F in New Orleans in October with low heat and humidity, falling to 61°F at night.

How sunny is it in New Orleans in October?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in New Orleans in October - that's 68% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in New Orleans in October?

There are usually 5 days with some rain in New Orleans in October and the average monthly rainfall is 2.9 inches.

What is the chance of a hurricane in New Orleans in October?

On average less than 1 day in October in New Orleans is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

New Orleans October sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for New Orleans in October 2026. Select a month to view New Orleans sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Thursday, 1st October 2026	05:54	17:46
Friday, 16th October 2026	06:03	17:28
Saturday, 31st October 2026	06:14	17:14

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Louisiana - quick facts
Flight time^✝	10 hours
Time difference	UK -6 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Culture
Tourist info	Louisiana Office of Tourism