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New Orleans Weather in December

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December Overview


Head to New Orleans in December if you are after some mild but Christmassy conditions allowing you to chill on the beach. Temperature highs reach 65°F (18°C), the sun shines for 5 hours each day on average and it’s pretty dry with 6 rainy days on average for the month of December. The tough ones might even want to go for a swim- the nearby Gulf of Mexico water temperature now measures a cold 63°F (17°C). Temperatures can drop to lows of 46°F (8°C) so do bring a coat too.

Even though the weather in New Orleans in December is lovely and mild, the city turns itself into a very Christmassy place. The Celebrations in the Oaks in City Park is a spectacular event with some incredible Christmas lights and simply everything around Christmas. The weather is also ideal to do some more sightseeing. Check out the New Orleans Museum of Art and especially if you are travelling with kids, the Zoo and Aquarium.


High and Low Temperature in December °F

Water Temperature in December °F

Current Weather New Orleans

81°F clear sky
Local Time

Hourly 10 Days

Averages New Orleans

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

High °F

64° 66° 73° 79° 85° 90° 92° 92° 88° 81° 75° 65°

Low °F

45° 47° 54° 61° 68° 74° 76° 76° 72° 62° 53° 46°

Sun

5 6 7 8 9 9 8 8 8 8 6 5

Rain days

7 6 5 4 4 10 11 12 8 5 5 6

Water °F

59° 61° 61° 68° 77° 82° 84° 86° 86° 77° 68° 63°


New Orleans Weather by Month

Best Time to Visit New Orleans

Weatherwise it can be recommended to visit New Orleans almost all year round. July and August though can get pretty hot and humid. From February until May the Mardi Gras celebration is at its height and accompanied by some pleasant, mild weather.

Even in the coldest winter months daytime temperatures reach warm highs of 64°F (18°C) and hotel prices are at the lowest. If you want to swim in the nearby Gulf of Mexico you should wait until April/May. The least rainy months are April, May and October. And the hurricane season in Louisiana runs from June until November.

Things to know about New Orleans

The Big Easy- New Orleans can’t be compared with any other city on this planet! Located in Louisiana, New Orleans is particularly well known for the Mardi Gras (carnival) and jazz music. New Orleans is basically surrounded by the water of the Mississippi and Lake Pontchartrain. Thanks to the Mississippi, New Orleans flourished as the paddlewheeler ships were able to bring all sorts of goods from the north of the States to the south. Today these paddlewheelers can be cruised on up and down the Mississippi.


First, New Orleans was the capital of the French colony of Louisiana. Later on though it became a Spanish colony. The descendendants of the Spanish and French were called Creoles and they then took over New Orleans. In 1803 New Orleans became part of the USA. The Creoles continued to inhabit the French Quarter and their architectural style is still visible today. What you can see in French Quater:


Then if you jump on one of the famous St. Charles Streetcars, you will get from Canal Street to the Garden District where you can find some stunning villas.


Other things to do around the city:

If you are looking for some outdoor time and entertainment for the kids- here we go:


Last but not least, the weather in New Orleans is fantastic and allows you to swim almost all year round. Below you can find out a bit about the nearest and best beaches.




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