New Orleans in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in New Orleans in may 2025
The weather in New Orleans in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
74°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
27%
10%
9%
Weather at 12pm
83°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
25%
10%
7%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
25%
9%
6%
Weather at 3am
74°F
54%
22%
11%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in New Orleans in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in New Orleans in may.
The climate of New Orleans in may is good
The climate in may in New Orleans is rather dry (with 3.4in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.2in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate pleasant in this city this month. Temperatures are up to 85°F. The seasonal minimum is 74°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in New Orleans is 79°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in New Orleans in the month of may with a maximum record of 95°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2013. You can plan to have about 11 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 35 of the month.
On this month of may, day length in New Orleans is generally 13:40. Sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset is at 18:47.
With good weather conditions, this month is a good time to go in New Orleans.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of New Orleans in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 71°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2013) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.71km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:07 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:47 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:40 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in New Orleans in may 2024:
70°F to 86°F
70°F to 86°F
72°F to 79°F
72°F to 88°F
72°F to 86°F
72°F to 88°F
74°F to 88°F
76°F to 90°F
77°F to 94°F
77°F to 90°F
68°F to 86°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 85°F
70°F to 88°F
72°F to 88°F
72°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
70°F to 86°F
72°F to 88°F
76°F to 88°F
72°F to 88°F
72°F to 88°F
72°F to 90°F
76°F to 92°F
77°F to 92°F
76°F to 92°F
77°F to 95°F
77°F to 94°F
74°F to 88°F
76°F to 92°F
74°F to 92°F
Map: other cities in Louisiana in may
Cities near New Orleans:
| Slidell in may | good weather |
| Port Sulphur in may | good weather |
| Houma in may | good weather |
| Grand Isle in may | good weather |
| Morgan City in may | good weather |
| Baton Rouge in may | good weather |
| New Iberia in may | perfect weather |
| Marsh Island in may | good weather |
| Opelousas in may | good weather |
| Marksville in may | good weather |
| Pecan Island in may | good weather |
| Oakdale in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
New Orleans
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Weather data for New Orleans in may:
Weather data for New Orleans for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in New Orleans. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in New Orleans can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to New Orleans.