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Weather in Louisiana for January 2026

Your guide to Louisiana weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Louisiana at the beginning of January is 17.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to remain steady, reaching an average of 17.9 °F by the end of January.

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  • The climate of Louisiana in January is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 498.1 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
19
Dry days
Average rainy days
12
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
21°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
74 %
Avg humidity

Louisiana Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
19°
2
Patchy rain possible
19°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
4
Overcast
17°
5
Sunny
19°
6
Sunny
18°
7
Sunny
15°
8
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16°
9
Partly cloudy
16°
10
Cloudy
17°
11
Overcast
17°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
20°
13
Sunny
13°
14
Sunny
12°
15
Partly cloudy
15°
16
Overcast
14°
17
Patchy rain possible
16°
18
Light rain shower
21°
19
Cloudy
17°
20
Partly cloudy
10°
21
Moderate rain at times
10°
22
Patchy rain possible
13°
23
Sunny
13°
24
Patchy rain possible
18°
25
Cloudy
17°
26
Partly cloudy
16°
27
Partly cloudy
17°
28
Sunny
16°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
30
Patchy rain possible
20°
31
Patchy rain possible
21°

What’s the Weather Like in Louisiana This January?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Louisiana’s cities this January.
Patchy rain possibleNew Orleans21 °F / 4 °FCloudyBaton Rouge13 °F / 5 °FCloudyShreveport11 °F / 3 °FModerate or heavy rain showerLake Charles12 °F / 4 °FMore Locations

Temperatures trend during January in Louisiana

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January weather in Louisiana day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /11° 1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /12° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /13° 17.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 17° /10° 3.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Sunny
Sunny
 19° /12° 6.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /8° 8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Sunny
Sunny
 15° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /9° 12.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /7° 2.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /7° 8.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 17° /9° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 20° /7° 2.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /7° 16.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /7° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 21° /11° 3.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /6° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 10° /4° 14 mm 2.5 cm
Jan. 22 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /6° 1.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /7° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /10° 4.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /9° 23.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /10° 21.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /10° 11.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 16° /9° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /10° 2.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /12° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /14° 0.9 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Louisiana in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Louisiana forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Louisiana in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Louisiana during January?
During January, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 21° and lows near 4°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Louisiana during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 498.1 mm is expected in Louisiana during January, occurring over more than 12 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Louisiana in January 2026?
Louisiana typically sees 7.6 cm of snowfall during January.
What are the typical wind conditions in Louisiana during January?
The average wind speed in Louisiana during January is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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Counties in Louisiana
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Caddo ParishCalcasieu ParishEast Baton Rouge ParishOrleans Parish
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