Water temperature in New Orleans (LA) in March
Is it warm enough to swim in New Orleans in March? Average water temperature in New Orleans in March is 64.9°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in New Orleans in March is 73.8°F, and the coldest is 55.4°F. Average high air temperature in New Orleans in March is 72°F, and average low temperature is 54°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 March 2025, 2024
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 March.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 55.4°F | 62.4°F | 55.4°F | 71.1°F |
| March 2 | 58.8°F | 62.2°F | 58.6°F | 71.1°F |
| March 3 | 58.3°F | 64°F | 58.3°F | 69.8°F |
| March 4 | 59°F | 64°F | 58.5°F | 69.3°F |
| March 5 | 58.1°F | 62.8°F | 58.1°F | 69.4°F |
| March 6 | 58.8°F | 63.7°F | 58.6°F | 69.3°F |
| March 7 | 60.4°F | 64.4°F | 59°F | 68.7°F |
| March 8 | 60.6°F | 64.4°F | 59.2°F | 68.9°F |
| March 9 | 61°F | 64.2°F | 59.4°F | 69.3°F |
| March 10 | 61°F | 65.7°F | 60.3°F | 69.1°F |
| March 11 | 60.3°F | 63.9°F | 60.3°F | 68.7°F |
| March 12 | 59.5°F | 64.8°F | 59.5°F | 68.7°F |
| March 13 | 59.5°F | 65.8°F | 59.5°F | 68.4°F |
| March 14 | 61°F | 65.8°F | 59.9°F | 68.9°F |
| March 15 | 64.2°F | 66.4°F | 60.4°F | 69.3°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16 | 65.8°F | 68.5°F | 61°F | 69.8°F |
| March 17 | 65.3°F | 66.4°F | 61.5°F | 71.1°F |
| March 18 | 64.4°F | 67.5°F | 60.4°F | 70.9°F |
| March 19 | 65.7°F | 66.6°F | 59.5°F | 71.1°F |
| March 20 | 64.8°F | 64.9°F | 60.1°F | 72.1°F |
| March 21 | 64.6°F | 63.5°F | 60.4°F | 70.3°F |
| March 22 | 64.2°F | 65.1°F | 61.2°F | 70.9°F |
| March 23 | 64°F | 65.3°F | 61.2°F | 70.9°F |
| March 24 | 67.1°F | 65.5°F | 62.1°F | 71.2°F |
| March 25 | 66.4°F | 65.8°F | 61.5°F | 71.6°F |
| March 26 | 66.4°F | 66.6°F | 61.9°F | 71.8°F |
| March 27 | 66.9°F | 66.6°F | 62.2°F | 72.5°F |
| March 28 | 68.5°F | 66.2°F | 62.8°F | 72.7°F |
| March 29 | 69.1°F | 66.4°F | 63°F | 73.2°F |
| March 30 | 70.7°F | 67.5°F | 63°F | 73.8°F |
| March 31 | 69.3°F | 67.6°F | 63.3°F | 73.8°F |
Average water temperature in New Orleans in March over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 65.1°F | 66.9°F | 66.2°F | 62.8°F | 65.3°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 64°F | 63.7°F | 66.9°F | 65.3°F | 63.1°F |
New Orleans sea state in March
Chart comparing the height of waves in New Orleans in March 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 March
This data display average monthly climate indicators in New Orleans in March 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 temperature72°F
- Average LOW temperature54°F
- Average humidity
73 - Average rainfall days8 days
- Average rainfall117mm/4.6''
- Average daylight12h
- Average sunshine7.1h
- Average UV index8
New Orleans water temperature during other months:
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