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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Southern United States for your holiday.
Climate Overview
Average Annual Temperature is between 20 °C (New Orleans) and 20.4 °C (San Antonio)
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Best Time to Visit Southern United States: Overview
JanuaryJan Winter not perfect for Southern states | FebruaryFeb Winter not perfect for Southern states | MarchMar Good time to traveltime popular for round trips, but still chilly | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. weather for Southern states | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. weather for Southern states | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. weather for Southern states |
JulyJul not recommended very hot and sticky | AugustAug not recommended very hot and sticky | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime less sticky, more pleasant | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. weather for Southern states | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime popular for round trips, but chillier | DecemberDec Winter not perfect for Southern states |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Southern United States) in the following overview.Location | Best Time to Travel |
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New Orleans | April, May, June, August, September, and October |
San Antonio | April, May, June, September, and October |
Climate Charts Southern United States
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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New Orleans

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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Southern United States
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Southern United States, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in New Orleans (Southern United States)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 16° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 26° | 22° | 18° |
Night Temperature | 5° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
Water Temperature | 13° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 23° | 18° | 14° |
Precipitation (inch) | 5.04 | 6.02 | 4.92 | 4.49 | 4.57 | 5.83 | 6.1 | 6.18 | 5.51 | 3.07 | 4.41 | 5.75 |
Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in New Orleans is 20 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (27.7 °C)
Coldest month: January (10.7 °C)
The maximum water temperature in New Orleans is 30 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all except January, February, and December
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
April, May, June, July, August, September, and October
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 61.89 inch on 97 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in New Orleans.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in San Antonio (Southern United States)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 17° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 33° | 35° | 35° | 32° | 28° | 22° | 18° |
Night Temperature | 4° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 15° | 9° | 5° |
Precipitation (inch) | 1.57 | 1.85 | 1.34 | 2.72 | 3.66 | 3.03 | 1.93 | 2.68 | 3.74 | 2.87 | 2.32 | 1.38 |
Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in San Antonio is 20.4 °C.Warmest month: July (29.2 °C)
Coldest month: January (10.2 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 29.09 inch on 65 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
New Orleans: Day Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
Tours
from 39 $ »
Board the Steamboat Natchez and be transported back in time. Journey along the graceful current and learn why New Orleans was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River on this two-hour jazz cruise.
New Orleans: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
Tours
from 50 $ »
Listen to the cool jazz of the Dukes Trio onboard a steamboat. Depart from the heart of the French Quarter and journey down the slow and graceful Mississippi river. Enjoy a dinner cruise and savor the flavors of New Orleans.
New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo & Cemetery History Tour
Tours
from 23 $ »
Explore the history and culture of New Orleans on a guided walking tour. See the French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park, the surroundings of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, and much more.
More attractions
New Orleans: Manchac Bayou Swamp Cruise with Optional Pickup | New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires, & Voodoo French Quarter Tour | New Orleans: High Speed 16 Passenger Airboat Ride | New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Cruise Day Trip | New Orleans: 2-Hour Ghosts & Vampires Walking Tour | New Orleans: 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night | French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in New Orleans (Station Marrero)

Clouds: 0 % Wind: 21 mph NNW
Air Pressure: 1026 hPa Humidity: 29 %
Air Pressure: 1026 hPa Humidity: 29 %
Last updated: 12th Mar 2022, 11:34 pm
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20 °C to 27 °C | 20 °C to 29 °C | 15 °C to 20 °C | 13 °C to 15 °C | 12 °C to 20 °C | 11 °C to 23 °C |
Clouds: 18 % | Clouds: 38 % | Clouds: 89 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 27 % | Clouds: 96 % |
No Precipitation | 0.03 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | 1.33 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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USA: Regions
Southern United States is part of the holiday destination USA. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:USA | Las Vegas | California | Florida | New York | Grand Canyon | Chicago | Alaska | Hawaii | Miami | Key West | Los Angeles | San Francisco | Washington D.C. | Seattle | Boston | San Diego | Orlando | New Orleans | Fort Myers |
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Southern United States: Experiences of our Visitors
We had temperatures up to 28 degrees, a lot of sunshine, but also some rain.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good