If you plan to visit New Orleans in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +70°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 390 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
March is usually the driest month of the year in New Orleans
Average weather
☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
390 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: New Orleans has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in New Orleans in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in New Orleans for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +75°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +81°F.
Is New Orleans warm or cold in March?
New Orleans is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +57°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in New Orleans:
Water temperature in New Orleans in March
Water in New Orleans in March is Fresh. It varies from +54°F to +70°F, with an average of +62°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +70°F.
In March, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in New Orleans are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +86°F. The coldest water temperatures are in January, with an average of +56°F.
Can you swim in New Orleans in March?
Water temperature (+62°F) in New Orleans in March might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in New Orleans in March
New Orleans weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+70°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
+23°F
+28°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+86°F
+88°F
Rainfall
325 mm
390 mm
377 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+57°F
+62°F
+70°F
Humidity
77%
76%
76%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
5
7
7
Cloudy days
9
9
8
Rainy days
13
15
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +70°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 325 mm to 390 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 7.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in New Orleans in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in New Orleans is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in New Orleans based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 152 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in New Orleans, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
New Orleans wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 390 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 40% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in New Orleans?
This is the weather in New Orleans in March 2023:
1 March
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+82°F
2 March
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+80°F
3 March
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+79°F
4 March
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+74°F
5 March
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+78°F
6 March
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+83°F
7 March
☁️
+82°F
8 March
☁️
+82°F
9 March
☁️
+83°F
10 March
☁️
+79°F
11 March
☁️
+79°F
12 March
☁️
+83°F
13 March
☁️
+78°F
14 March
☁️
+62°F
15 March
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+64°F
16 March
☀️
+75°F
17 March
☁️
+71°F
18 March
🌧️
+55°F
19 March
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+53°F
20 March
☀️
+55°F
21 March
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+69°F
22 March
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+77°F
23 March
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+81°F
24 March
☁️
+80°F
25 March
🌧️
+85°F
26 March
🌧️
+83°F
27 March
🌧️
+80°F
28 March
🌧️
+78°F
29 March
☁️
+74°F
30 March
☀️
+75°F
31 March
☁️
+80°F
In March 2023 New Orleans had 10 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how New Orleans climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in New Orleans in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+73°F) and the highest in 2023 (+80°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 955 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 58691 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in New Orleans in March:
Is March a good time to visit New Orleans?
It’s always a good time to visit New Orleans, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in New Orleans in March?
March has mild temperatures in New Orleans. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Can you swim in New Orleans in March?
In general, you can swim in New Orleans in March, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +62°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is New Orleans rainy in March?
New Orleans is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in New Orleans in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in New Orleans in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in New Orleans, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
