🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs New Orleans 🇺🇸

Los Angeles, United States vs New Orleans, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. New Orleans is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 194 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇺🇸 New Orleans
Avg annual high24°C25°C
Hottest monthJuly (28°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year32226
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, NovemberMarch, October, November

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇺🇸 New Orleans

Best around March, October, November. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles or New Orleans warmer?

New Orleans is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Los Angeles or New Orleans?

New Orleans is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 194 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs New Orleans?

Los Angeles is best around April, May, November; New Orleans is best around March, October, November.

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