Measurements:
°C
°F
New Orleans
70°F
NW 6 mph
Feels like: 70°F
Precip: 11%
World Resorts USA New Orleans Weather

New Orleans Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+74.4°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in October: 88.8°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in October: 69.6°F
Average water temperature in October: 79.1°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

October 26 74.4°F October 21 74.0°F
October 25 74.0°F October 20 74.8°F
October 24 73.2°F October 19 76.0°F
October 23 74.2°F October 18 78.8°F
October 22 73.6°F October 17 82.2°F

When is the Warmest Sea for New Orleans?

According to our data for the last three years for New Orleans the highest average sea water temperature was in August, July and June.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in August 2026 for New Orleans was 92.3°F. The maximum and minimum values were 89.0°F and 94.6°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in July

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in July 2026 for New Orleans was 91.7°F. The maximum and minimum values were 88.2°F and 93.2°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in June

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in June 2026 for New Orleans was 87.9°F. The maximum and minimum values were 84.8°F and 92.0°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit New Orleans
The most sunny months:
October 18 days
May 15 days
September 14 days
The most warm months:
August 95.2 °F
July 94.8 °F
June 93.3 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 90.8 °F
July 90.2 °F
June 87.8 °F
The most cold months:
January 59.8 °F
December 65.3 °F
February 65.9 °F
The most rainy months:
July 9 days
August 8 days
June 7 days
The most windy months:
April 10 mph
March 9 mph
January 9 mph

New Orleans on the Weather Map

USA Resorts:
NAME
F°
Boston +58
Chicago +58
Hawaii +80
Houston +76
Las Vegas +64
Los Angeles +74
Maui +72
Miami +82
New York +62
Panama City Beach +66
San Diego +74
San Francisco +60
Santa Monica +72
Tampa +74
Washington +56
24 Hours Weather Forecast
New Orleans
Local time: 21:42
27 oct, tuesday
0000 68°F
W
6 mph
0300 68°F
SW
8 mph
0600 66°F
SW
7 mph
0900 70°F
W
10 mph
1200 78°F
W
8 mph
1500 82°F
W
9 mph
1800 76°F
W
9 mph
2100 70°F
NW
8 mph