New Orleans in December
Average high 67°F 19°C, low 46°F 8°C, about 4.8 in 123 mm of rain. The air is dry and comfortable (average dew point 47°F 8°C).
What's on in December
| Event | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas & Réveillon | 1–31 Dec | 1–31 Dec | 1–31 Dec |
| Sugar Bowl | – | 31 Dec | usually this month |
| Levee bonfires | 24 Dec 11–13 Dec Festival of the Bonfires, Lutcher | 24 Dec 10–12 Dec Festival of the Bonfires, Lutcher | 24 Dec 8–10 Dec Festival of the Bonfires, Lutcher |
| New Year's Eve | 31 Dec | 31 Dec | 31 Dec |
fixed · announced · held · usual pattern, not announced · month only
What to wear
Layers: a warm jacket for evenings and early parades, a sweater, long trousers, closed shoes. Nights can be chilly, so pack a hat and gloves for waiting on a parade route after dark. Rain is frequent: a light rain jacket earns its space.
Climate at a glance
- Average high
- 67°F 19°C
- Average low
- 46°F 8°C
- Dew point
- 47°F 8°C · dry and comfortable
- Rainfall
- 4.8 in 123 mm
TerraClimate 1991–2020 normals for the French Quarter. All months.