January 5 is generally a great time to visit New Orleans. While there is a slight chance of rain (25%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 16°C weather. New Orleans is seeing high visitor numbers, so iconic spots may be busier than usual.
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Essential Travel Info for New Orleans
Currency
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Language
English
Driving
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Safety
Moderate Safety
GPI: 2.44
New Orleans Weather Forecast for January 5
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 15.5°C. 25% chance of rain."
What to Wear in New Orleans in January
Based on historical data for January 5, New Orleans typically experiences temperatures between 8.4°C and 15.5°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (25% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for New Orleans
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
15.5°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
8.4°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
15.5°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
25%
Avg 1.9mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
51%
Overcast
Pressure
1021.4 hPa
Medium volatility
New Orleans Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 81% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 200 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 300 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 500 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
11.1°C
Pleasant
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in United States
Flight Traffic
Busy
69/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Healthy
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Landing Slots
~149
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in New Orleans
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
06:58
☀️ Noon
12:06
🌇 Sunset
17:15
⏱️ Daylight
10h 17m
Wind Speed
22.3 km/h
Moderate wind
Sunshine
7.5 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
75%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in New Orleans
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
High pressure may reduce activity.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Zero seismic activity detected in 30 years.
Atlantic Hurricane Risk
Season: Jun - Nov
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, New Orleans on January 5 averages 15.5°C with a 25% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 83/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
New Orleans Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
Better Alternatives Nearby
Consider these dates within ±7 days
December 29
17.6°C • 25% rain
Score
92
December 30
17.9°C • 28% rain
Score
92
December 31
17.5°C • 26% rain
Score
91
💡 Moving your event by a few days could significantly improve weather conditions
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📍 Is New Orleans Worth Visiting on January 5?
Planning a trip to New Orleans on January 5? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year is characterized by pleasant mild weather averaging 15.5°C with a 25% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 149 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest January 5 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 23°C in 2025, while the coldest dropped to 1.3°C in 2018.