NEW ORLEANS, La. – A golden sunrise spills across the Mississippi River this Halloween morning, glinting off rooftops and still bayou waters. The Crescent City wakes to crisp air and light winds — a calm, picture-perfect start for outdoor Halloween plans. Costumes won’t need jackets tonight, as temperatures hold near 60°F beneath clear skies across southeast Louisiana.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, Friday remains sunny and mild, with highs near 68°F and light breezes off Lake Pontchartrain. The calm weather continues into early Saturday before a weak front slides south, bringing a 20 percent chance of light showers by late Saturday night. Rain will be isolated and brief, with the best chance north of I-10 toward Baton Rouge.
Sunday looks bright and warm again as the front clears, with highs near 69°F and a refreshing northeast breeze. Any lingering clouds will fade quickly, setting up a beautiful end to Halloween weekend.
Heading into early next week, high pressure rebuilds, keeping skies mostly sunny and temperatures slightly warmer. Monday and Tuesday will top out in the upper 60s to low 70s — perfect for outdoor cleanup or early decorating.
Long-range trends hint at another mild stretch through midweek before Gulf moisture edges north again, signaling the region’s gradual slide toward the wetter early-November pattern typical for south Louisiana.
For now, the weekend brings a little of everything — cool mornings, mild afternoons, and a whisper of rain to remind residents that November begins Saturday, with daylight shifting earlier by Sunday morning.
Five-Day Forecast for New Orleans, LA:
Fri: 68/54 – Sunny, calm, and pleasant.
Sat: 72/56 – Mostly sunny; 20% chance of light showers late.
Sun: 69/51 – Sunny and breezy; cooler air returns.
Mon: 68/54 – Clear skies; mild afternoon warmth.
Tue: 72/56 – Mostly sunny; early November warmth builds.
