Weather on May 1

New Orleans, LA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
65°F
Warmest
1990
81°F avg
Coldest
1999
62°F avg

About This Date

May 1st in New Orleans, LA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 65°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 1990 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1999 (62°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 24% of May 1st dates historically, with the wettest May 1st recording 3.56" of rain. The last decade has been 5.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 5.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 1st in New Orleans, LA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202584°72°78°3.35"
202487°66°77°
202381°59°70°
202285°66°75°
202184°74°79°
202081°57°69°0.18"
201985°74°79°
201884°63°73°
201779°55°67°
201680°70°75°2.82"
201580°59°70°
201478°56°67°0.05"
201376°66°71°3.07"
201287°69°78°
201184°65°74°
201080°73°77°
200988°70°79°
200878°66°72°
200787°65°76°
200685°62°73°
200577°56°66°3.56"
200469°61°65°1.78"
200368°
200288°71°79°
200179°60°69°
200084°58°71°
1999coldest74°51°62°
199882°57°70°
199786°64°75°
199679°51°65°
199586°68°77°
199477°67°72°0.13"
199375°64°70°2.03"
199283°64°73°
199188°70°79°
1990warmest89°73°81°
198982°66°74°0.38"
198880°54°67°
198789°65°77°
198688°70°79°
198587°70°78°
198482°69°76°
198383°69°76°
198278°68°73°0.15"
198185°68°76°
198080°67°73°0.08"
197983°63°73°
197887°73°80°
197781°70°75°0.13"
197674°65°69°
197579°67°73°
197484°66°75°
197378°65°71°
197283°70°76°
197177°60°69°
55 years of data from NEW ORLEANS WSO CITY

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May 1st Weather in New Orleans, LA - 55 Years of History