New Orleans, LA weather in July
In July, New Orleans sees highs around 94°F and lows around 77°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 13 days. It is one of the warmest months in New Orleans. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 77°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 6.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 77°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:03 am / 8:05 pm | 6:18 am / 7:54 pm |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am81°Fdew point 75°F
- 9 am85°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 74°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm86°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm83°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New Orleans Lakefront Airport (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more26 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 6.3 in; a dry July brings about 3.7 in and a wet one about 8.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201998: average high 96°F
- Coolest July2013: average high 90°F
- Wettest July2012: 14.9 in
- Driest July2018: 2.3 in
- Highest reading101°F (July 2, 2009)
- Lowest reading69°F (July 1, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 94°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 77°F | 77°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.8 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and 0°F into August.
How New Orleans ranks in July
- Normal high67th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Louisiana
- Wet days337th driest of 378
- Comfortable days296th most of 340
What to pack for New Orleans in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 628 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is New Orleans in July?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 77°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 101°F (most recently on July 2, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in New Orleans in July?
About 13 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.3 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (14.9 in); the driest was in 2018 (2.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit New Orleans?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for New Orleans (32 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 26 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: New Orleans Audubon (USW00012930), 4.2 mi SW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: New Orleans Lakefront Airport (USW00053917), 7.1 mi NNE of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (722310-12916), 13 mi WNW of the city center, -3 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).