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New Orleans, LA Weather on April 13
April 13th in New Orleans, LA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 13th was in 1979 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1997 (52°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 24% of April 13th dates historically, with the wettest April 13th recording 8.33" of rain. The last decade has been 3.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 13
Planning for April 13th in New Orleans, LA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
April 13 Weather Records for New Orleans
- •The all-time record high for April 13th in New Orleans, LA is 87°F, set in 1992.
- •The coldest April 13th on record dropped to 45°F in 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 13 ever in New Orleans?
The warmest April 13 in New Orleans, LA reached 87°F in 1992. That is 8°F above the long-term average high of 79°F.
What was the coldest April 13 ever in New Orleans?
The coldest April 13 in New Orleans, LA dropped to 45°F in 1997. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 61°F.
What is the average temperature on April 13 in New Orleans?
On April 13, New Orleans averages a high of 79°F and a low of 61°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from NEW ORLEANS WSO CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for April 13 in New Orleans?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 13 in New Orleans, LA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 13 Weather History in New Orleans
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 80°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 71°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 66°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2021 | 80°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 84°F | 74°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2018 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 73°F | 65°F | 2.51" | -- |
| 2015 | 76°F | 69°F | 1.07" | -- |
| 2014 | 80°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 79°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 75°F | 66°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2008 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 62°F | 48°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2003 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 78°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 85°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 76°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 59°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 66°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1995 | 77°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 84°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 76°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 74°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 81°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 74°F | 66°F | 2.03" | -- |
| 1986 | 83°F | 58°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 1985 | 74°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 81°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 72°F | 49°F | 8.33" | -- |
| 1979 | 85°F | 73°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1978 | 75°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 79°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 69°F | 54°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1974 | 79°F | 68°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1973 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 83°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: NEW ORLEANS WSO CITY
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New Orleans, LA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.