🇺🇸 Miami vs New Orleans 🇺🇸

Miami, United States vs New Orleans, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Miami is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Miami is drier, with roughly 100 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Miami🇺🇸 New Orleans
Avg annual high29°C25°C
Hottest monthAugust (33°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year126226
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMarch, October, November

🇺🇸 Miami

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

🇺🇸 New Orleans

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami or New Orleans warmer?

Miami is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Miami or New Orleans?

New Orleans is rainier — Miami sees about 100 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Miami vs New Orleans?

Miami is best around January, February, December; New Orleans is best around March, October, November.

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