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Weather in Orleans Parish for May 2025

Your guide to Orleans Parish weather in May - trends and predictions

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    • Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2025 in Orleans Parish is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 26.5 °F, this is -2.1 °F below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Orleans Parish predicts a temperature of 32.5 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Orleans Parish at the beginning of May is 28.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 31.1 °F by the end of May.

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  • The climate of Orleans Parish in May is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 91.2 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
30°/21°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
68 %
Avg humidity

Orleans Parish Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Partly cloudy
29°
2
Sunny
29°
3
Partly cloudy
27°
4
Partly cloudy
30°
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
28°
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
29°
7
Patchy rain possible
30°
8
Moderate or heavy rain shower
28°
9
Patchy rain possible
30°
10
Cloudy
28°
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
27°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
28°
13
Patchy rain possible
30°
14
Weather Alert Cloudy
34°
15
Overcast
31°
16
Overcast
33°
17
Sunny
33°
18
Sunny
33°
19
Partly cloudy
32°
20
Partly cloudy
33°
21
Partly cloudy
33°
22
Sunny
33°
23
Sunny
33°
24
Sunny
34°
25
Patchy rain possible
33°
26
Partly cloudy
31°
27
Moderate rain
29°
28
Partly cloudy
31°
29
Patchy rain possible
31°
30
Patchy rain possible
31°
31
Patchy rain possible
32°

Temperatures trend during May in Orleans Parish

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May weather in Orleans Parish day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 29° /19° 0.4 mm 7
May 2 Sunny
Sunny
 29° /19° 0.1 mm 7
May 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 27° /20° 27.8 mm 6
May 4 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 30° /19° 0.3 mm 7
May 5 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 28° /20° 5.7 mm 6
May 6 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 29° /20° 4.3 mm 6
May 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /21° 0.2 mm 7
May 8 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 28° /21° 24.4 mm 6
May 9 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /21° 0.3 mm 6
May 10 Cloudy
Cloudy
 28° /20° 3.5 mm 6
May 11 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 27° /20° 7.9 mm 6
May 12 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 28° /20° 6.6 mm 6
May 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /22° 4.7 mm 7
May 14 Cloudy
Cloudy
 34° /22° 0 mm 2.7
May 15 Overcast
Overcast
 31° /23° 0 mm 2.9
May 16 Overcast
Overcast
 33° /23° 0 mm 2.9
May 17 Sunny
Sunny
 33° /23° 0 mm 2.9
May 18 Sunny
Sunny
 33° /23° 0 mm 0
May 19 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 32° /23° 0 mm 7
May 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 33° /23° 0 mm 7
May 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 33° /24° 0.1 mm 7
May 22 Sunny
Sunny
 33° /24° 0 mm 7
May 23 Sunny
Sunny
 33° /23° 0 mm 7
May 24 Sunny
Sunny
 34° /23° 0 mm 7
May 25 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 33° /23° 3.4 mm 6
May 26 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 31° /23° 0.1 mm 7
May 27 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 29° /21° 5.5 mm 5
May 28 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 31° /22° 7.3 mm 7
May 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /21° 0.2 mm 7
May 30 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /22° 0.5 mm 7
May 31 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 32° /21° 0.2 mm 8
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Orleans Parish in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Orleans Parish forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Orleans Parish in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Orleans Parish during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 30° and lows near 21°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Orleans Parish during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Orleans Parish during May, with a total of 91.2 mm spread over approximately 13 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in Orleans Parish during May?
The average wind speed in Orleans Parish during May is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Orleans Parish

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UV exposure in Orleans Parish during May

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