Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:15 AM CDT
61°F and overcast at peak. Wind 7 mph from the NE, dew point 50°F.
Running in New Orleans peaks twice a year — January (FitScore 81) and November (80) — with typical morning lows of 48°F and 58°F respectively. July is the toughest month: oppressive dew points averaging 76°F alongside highs of 88°F drag the average FitScore down to 38 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Year-round, this is one of the tougher running climates in the country — #184 of 200 (annual FitScore 64 vs. the 74 national median), which makes timing the good windows matter more. 6 months of the year score 70 or better.
Based on 2015–2024 daily weather history (Open-Meteo ERA5), scored against 200 U.S. cities. Monthly FitScore reflects each day’s best running window.
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Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–12 PM with a peak FitScore of 99/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in New Orleans are January, November, and December, with average FitScores of 81, 80, and 80 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 38).
Historically, October in New Orleans averages a FitScore of 69/100 — good running weather — with highs around 79°F, lows around 67°F, dew points near 63°F, and 5.9 days of measurable rain. That's below the national median of 86 for October.
FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.