Weather in New Orleans: May
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Average day temperature: | 83.5°F |
| Average night temperature: | 71.0°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 78.0°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 15 days |
| Day length: | 13.3 - 13.9 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 5 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 2.5 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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2024
2023
2022
The highest day temperature during May of 2024 was 93°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 69°F. Day and night temperature averages during May were 86.7°F and 74.0°F.
Sea water temperature in New Orleans in May, °F
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2024
2023
2022
The average sea water temperature in May of 2024 was 79.9°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 83.8°F and 75.4°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Mostly all days in May are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in New Orleans in May is 2.8 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 8.2 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 8.9.
Best time for vacation in New Orleans
New Orleans on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
New Orleans
Local time: 09:22
November 21, thursday
1200
61°F
S
12 mph
12 mph
1500
63°F
SE
14 mph
14 mph
1800
63°F
SE
11 mph
11 mph
2100
59°F
SE
11 mph
11 mph
November 22, friday
0000
57°F
SE
11 mph
11 mph
0300
55°F
SE
12 mph
12 mph
0600
55°F
SE
11 mph
11 mph
0900
55°F
S
12 mph
12 mph
