Todays weather in New Orleans - Sunday - 31 May 2026

New Orleans is opening the weekend in rare form — 76 degrees, partly cloudy skies, almost no wind, and virtually zero chance of rain. It's one of those mornings that reminds you why people love this city before the full weight of summer arrives. Light clothing is all you need, and if you have plans to sit outside, take full advantage.The overnight low stays right around 76 degrees, warm but settled, with no significant weather to worry about through Saturday night.Sunday is the headline of the weekend. Temperatures push close to 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies, with west winds barely registering at zero to five miles per hour and only a 10% chance of precipitation. If outdoor plans are on your list, Sunday is your window — but at 90 degrees with little breeze in New Orleans, hydration is not optional. Start early and drink water before you feel thirsty.The pattern begins shifting Monday afternoon, when a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives alongside a high near 89 degrees — roughly a 23% precipitation chance. Tuesday climbs to around 40% storm probability, and by Wednesday through Friday, daily showers and thunderstorms look increasingly likely. Friday carries the highest rain chance of the stretch, near 55%.No severe weather alerts are currently in effect. The weekend is yours — use Sunday wisely, and keep an umbrella handy for the back half of the week.This episode includes AI-generated content.