Swim in New Orleans in january 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in january?

Average sea temperature in New Orleans in january 2025.

In january, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in New Orleans is:

Minimum: 52°F

Average: 57°F

Maximum: 62°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:

  • Outside temperature: 51°F to 62°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 5.6mph
  • It rains a total of 2in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in New Orleans in january?

No... The water temperature in New Orleans in january is freezing

You won't be able to swim in New Orleans in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 52°F (and only 62°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to New Orleans this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in january, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 56°F, 2in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 82.01 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in New Orleans in january

January
Average sea temperature 57°F
Minimum sea temperature 52°F
Maximum sea temperature 62°F
Average outside temperature 58°F
Maximum outside temperature 63°F
Minimum outside temperature 52°F
Wind speed 13.1mph
Wind temperature 49°F
Precipitation 2in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Humidity 83%
Visibility in kilometers 9.59km
Cloud cover 36%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Swim elsewhere in Louisiana in january

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cameron in january56°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Grand Isle in january62°F67°Fcold swimming
Holly Beach in january56°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Houma in january62°F67°Fcold swimming
Lake Charles in january56°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Morgan City in january62°F67°Fcold swimming
Pecan Island in january57°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Port Sulphur in january62°F67°Fcold swimming
Slidell in january57°F62°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Louisiana in january: sea temperature by city

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