Louisiana, USA
New Orleans cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in New Orleans in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 91°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 62°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 14%fewest rain days (October)
- 79%most rain days (July)
Weather in New Orleans right now
Weather in New Orleans by month
Average highs run from 62°F (17°C) in January to 91°F (33°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in October and the most in July. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62 / 46°F17 / 8°C | 41% | 12 mph20 km/h | 67°F20°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| February | 69 / 53°F20 / 12°C | 35% | 13 mph21 km/h | 68°F20°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| March | 73 / 58°F23 / 15°C | 39% | 13 mph21 km/h | 70°F21°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| April | 78 / 64°F26 / 18°C | 41% | 12 mph20 km/h | 73°F23°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| May | 85 / 71°F29 / 22°C | 54% | 11 mph18 km/h | 79°F26°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 89 / 76°F32 / 24°C | 59% | 10 mph17 km/h | 84°F29°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| July | 89 / 77°F32 / 25°C | 79% | 8 mph14 km/h | 87°F31°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 91 / 78°F33 / 26°C | 56% | 9 mph14 km/h | 88°F31°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| September | 86 / 74°F30 / 23°C | 43% | 9 mph15 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| October | 80 / 64°F27 / 18°C | 14% | 11 mph18 km/h | 80°F27°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| November | 71 / 58°F22 / 15°C | 44% | 11 mph19 km/h | 75°F24°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| December | 65 / 52°F18 / 11°C | 24% | 11 mph18 km/h | 70°F21°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in New Orleans
7 ships from 5 cruise lines are scheduled here, 110 visits in total. The next 15:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 112026 | Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 7 nights from New Orleans |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 4 nights from New Orleans |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 5 nights from New Orleans |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Margaritaville at Sea IslanderMargaritaville at Sea | Calls | 7 nights from Tampa |
| Sat, Oct 172026 | Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 5 nights from New Orleans |
| Sat, Oct 172026 | Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 5 nights from New Orleans |
| Sun, Oct 182026 | Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 7 nights from New Orleans |
| Sun, Oct 182026 | Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 7 nights from New Orleans |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 5 nights from New Orleans |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 4 nights from New Orleans |
| Sun, Oct 252026 | Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 7 nights from New Orleans |
| Sun, Oct 252026 | Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 7 nights from New Orleans |
| Mon, Oct 262026 | Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 4 nights from New Orleans |
| Mon, Oct 262026 | Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 5 nights from New Orleans |
| Sat, Oct 312026 | Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 5 nights from New Orleans |
Ships that visit New Orleans
- Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line
- Norwegian BreakawayNorwegian Cruise Line
- Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line
- Mariner of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- Margaritaville at Sea IslanderMargaritaville at Sea
- Crystal SymphonyCrystal Cruises
- Norwegian GemNorwegian Cruise Line
Nearby cruise ports
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.