Water temperature in New Orleans (LA) in January
Is it warm enough to swim in New Orleans in January? Average water temperature in New Orleans in January is 60.3°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in New Orleans in January is 72.1°F, and the coldest is 50.2°F. Average high air temperature in New Orleans in January is 62°F, and average low temperature is 45°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in New Orleans
Changes water temperature in New Orleans in January 2026, 2025
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in New Orleans for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in New Orleans, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 57.4°F | 63.3°F | 52°F | 72°F |
| January 2 | 57.6°F | 61.9°F | 53.6°F | 72.1°F |
| January 3 | 61.5°F | 61.2°F | 53.8°F | 70.2°F |
| January 4 | 61.3°F | 61°F | 55.4°F | 69.4°F |
| January 5 | 63.1°F | 60.4°F | 55.4°F | 68.5°F |
| January 6 | 62.8°F | 62.2°F | 56.3°F | 66.9°F |
| January 7 | 63°F | 61.7°F | 56.8°F | 66.7°F |
| January 8 | 62.6°F | 61.3°F | 56.8°F | 66.2°F |
| January 9 | 66°F | 59°F | 56.1°F | 66°F |
| January 10 | 66.4°F | 59°F | 56.5°F | 66.4°F |
| January 11 | 66.4°F | 59.2°F | 56.8°F | 66.4°F |
| January 12 | 62.8°F | 57.6°F | 57.6°F | 64°F |
| January 13 | 60.8°F | 57.7°F | 56.1°F | 63.9°F |
| January 14 | 60.3°F | 54.1°F | 54.1°F | 65.3°F |
| January 15 | 58.3°F | 55.2°F | 54.1°F | 64.4°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16 | 57.4°F | 55.9°F | 53.6°F | 64.4°F |
| January 17 | 57.7°F | 55.8°F | 53.4°F | 63.9°F |
| January 18 | 57.4°F | 56.3°F | 53.4°F | 64.8°F |
| January 19 | 54.7°F | 54.5°F | 54.1°F | 63.9°F |
| January 20 | 55°F | 54°F | 52.5°F | 64°F |
| January 21 | 55.2°F | 54.9°F | 53.1°F | 64.2°F |
| January 22 | 58.3°F | 54.7°F | 53.2°F | 64.8°F |
| January 23 | 58.1°F | 54.9°F | 54.9°F | 64.2°F |
| January 24 | 60.1°F | 54.7°F | 54.7°F | 63.5°F |
| January 25 | 59.7°F | 53.6°F | 53.6°F | 64.4°F |
| January 26 | 56.3°F | 52.2°F | 52.2°F | 64.4°F |
| January 27 | 53.2°F | 50.2°F | 50.2°F | 64°F |
| January 28 | 52.9°F | 50.2°F | 50.2°F | 64°F |
| January 29 | 52°F | 51.3°F | 51.3°F | 64°F |
| January 30 | 51.8°F | 53.2°F | 51.8°F | 64°F |
| January 31 | 49.8°F | 52.3°F | 49.8°F | 64°F |
Average water temperature in New Orleans in January over a decade
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 62.6°F | 59.9°F | 58.8°F | 61.2°F | 57.4°F |
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| 62.2°F | 58.5°F | 55.8°F | 56.5°F | 61.2°F |
New Orleans sea state in January
Chart comparing the height of waves in New Orleans in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in New Orleans in January
This data display average monthly climate indicators in New Orleans in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature62°F
- Average LOW temperature45°F
- Average humidity
76 - Average rainfall days9 days
- Average rainfall132mm/5.2''
- Average daylight10h
- Average sunshine4.9h
- Average UV index4
New Orleans water temperature during other months:
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