New Orleans in January
Average high 64°F 18°C, low 44°F 6°C, about 5.1 in 130 mm of rain. The air is dry and comfortable (average dew point 47°F 8°C).
What's on in January
| Event | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Bowl | 1 Jan | 15 Jan | usually this month |
| Twelfth Night | 6 Jan | 6 Jan | 6 Jan |
| Krewe du Vieux | 31 Jan | 23 Jan | – |
| Celebration in the Oaks | 27 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 | 26 Nov 2027 – 1 Jan 2028 | 24 Nov 2028 – 1 Jan 2029 |
| Parade season | – | 29 Jan – 9 Feb | – |
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.
For Carnival parades, add comfortable closed shoes you can stand in for hours, a cross-body bag, and a layer for after dark: night parades can run late and temperatures drop quickly.
Climate at a glance
- Average high
- 64°F 18°C
- Average low
- 44°F 6°C
- Dew point
- 47°F 8°C · dry and comfortable
- Rainfall
- 5.1 in 130 mm
TerraClimate 1991–2020 normals for the French Quarter. All months.