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New Orleans in April

Find out everything about the water temperature in New Orleans in April. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in April for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in April
Minimum:

62.9 °F

Average:

70.5 °F

Maximum:

75.3 °F

Sea water temperature in New Orleans in April

In the city of New Orleans, the month of April is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 62.9°F on April 1, 2014, with an average temperature being 70.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 75.3°F on April 23, 2017.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. In April, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 70.5°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Apr 1 68.2°F 67.4°F 67.1°F
Apr 2 68.4°F 67.4°F 68.6°F
Apr 3 68.7°F 67.7°F 69.8°F
Apr 4 69.0°F 68.7°F 70.1°F
Apr 5 69.1°F 68.8°F 71.1°F
Apr 6 69.2°F 68.8°F 71.2°F
Apr 7 69.5°F 68.1°F 71.0°F
Apr 8 69.7°F 68.6°F 71.2°F
Apr 9 69.4°F 68.7°F 72.2°F
Apr 10 69.4°F 68.8°F 72.2°F
Apr 11 69.2°F 68.8°F 71.9°F
Apr 12 69.6°F 68.3°F 72.0°F
Apr 13 70.3°F 69.5°F 72.1°F
Apr 14 70.5°F 69.9°F 71.6°F
Apr 15 70.7°F 70.2°F 71.3°F
Apr 16 70.5°F 70.5°F 71.3°F
Apr 17 70.3°F 70.4°F 70.6°F
Apr 18 70.5°F 70.9°F 70.4°F
Apr 19 70.7°F 71.9°F 69.8°F
Apr 20 70.6°F 72.0°F 68.7°F
Apr 21 71.0°F 72.9°F 69.5°F
Apr 22 71.3°F 72.2°F 70.4°F
Apr 23 71.5°F 71.5°F 71.9°F
Apr 24 71.7°F 71.3°F 72.3°F
Apr 25 72.0°F 73.0°F 70.9°F
Apr 26 72.5°F 72.4°F 71.2°F
Apr 27 72.6°F 72.7°F 71.8°F
Apr 28 72.9°F 73.4°F 72.0°F
Apr 29 73.1°F 73.7°F 73.1°F
Apr 30 73.1°F 73.9°F 73.3°F

Sea water temperature in New Orleans by month

In New Orleans, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 176 swimming days. The warmest water in New Orleans was recorded on August 15, 2023, reaching a 91.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 30, 2022, dipping to 48.8°F. The average readings by season are 59.0°F in Winter, 71.0°F in Spring, 85.4°F in Summer, and 75.7°F in Autumn. The average temperature in April is slightly warmer than March's average of 64.6°F. And in May, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 78.0°F.