New Orleans Week-Ahead Home Guide, Oct 31 to Nov 6: Highs 75 to 81°F
The National Weather Service forecast for New Orleans, LA shows highs from 75°F to 81°F and a coldest night near 58°F for Oct 31 to Nov 6. Here is how to plan chores, energy use and meals around it.
The National Weather Service forecast for New Orleans, LA covers Oct 31 to Nov 6, 2026. Highs range from 75°F to 81°F, with the coldest night near 58°F, and 2 of 7 days carry a 50 percent or higher chance of rain or snow.
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The Week at a Glance
- Saturday, Oct 31: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, low 70°F, 37 percent chance of precipitation.
- Sunday, Nov 1: Partly Sunny, high 79°F, low 70°F, 23 percent chance of precipitation.
- Monday, Nov 2: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers, high 79°F, low 69°F, 25 percent chance of precipitation.
- Tuesday, Nov 3: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 81°F, low 68°F, 53 percent chance of precipitation.
- Wednesday, Nov 4: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 78°F, low 62°F, 59 percent chance of precipitation.
- Thursday, Nov 5: Mostly Sunny, high 76°F, low 61°F, 7 percent chance of precipitation.
- Friday, Nov 6: Sunny, high 75°F, low 58°F, 7 percent chance of precipitation.
What to Do Around the House This Week
- Work around the wet days: the chance of rain or snow reaches 50 percent or more on Tuesday and Wednesday. Set a boot tray and a second doormat at the entry and make sure basement window wells are clear, and save line-drying and yard work for Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
October Household Checklist
- Drain and store garden hoses, and shut off outdoor water lines before the first hard freeze.
- Test the heating system on a mild day so any repair is not an emergency call.
- Reverse ceiling fans to spin clockwise on low to push warm air down.
In Season at the Market
Produce that is typically in season across much of the country in October includes apples, pumpkins, pears, cranberries and brussels sprouts. Buying what is in season usually means better flavor and lower prices, so plan a few of this week's meals around it.
Forecasts change, so check the latest National Weather Service update for New Orleans before scheduling outdoor work.
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