🇺🇸 Nashville vs New Orleans 🇺🇸

Nashville, 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 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nashville is drier, with roughly 26 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Nashville🇺🇸 New Orleans
Avg annual high21°C25°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-1°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year200226
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberMarch, October, November

🇺🇸 Nashville

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (-1°C).

🇺🇸 New Orleans

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nashville or New Orleans warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Nashville or New Orleans?

New Orleans is rainier — Nashville sees about 26 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Nashville is best around April, September, October; New Orleans is best around March, October, November.

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