New Orleans weather in September
Temperature, rain and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Good
Best time to visit: February – May, October – December
What is the weather like in New Orleans in September?
In September, New Orleans is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 129 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in New Orleans.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 39 | 60 | 85 |
| Day | 31° | 29° | 26° |
| Night | 26° | 24° | 19° |
| Sun | 7 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 17 | 13 | 8 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 23 min06:44 – 19:07
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 27 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in September
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
New Orleans in September: quick answers
Is New Orleans hot in September?
Yes. In September, New Orleans is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in New Orleans in September?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 129 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences