Residents across Louisiana are feeling the heat as May brings a wave of classic Southern weather. In New Orleans, daytime highs are reaching around 84–88°F (29–31°C), with nights staying warm near 69–72°F (19–22°C). Expect moderate humidity and frequent sunshine, but don’t rule out rain-there are about 8–13 days of showers this month, totaling roughly 91–122 mm of rainfall
Shreveport is seeing similar trends, with daytime temperatures hovering near 82–88°F (28–31°C) and nights cooling to the mid-60s (16–22°C). Rainfall is on par with New Orleans, averaging 9 days of precipitation and about 122 mm for the month
Both cities are experiencing long stretches of daylight-around 9 hours of sunshine daily-making it ideal for outdoor plans, but locals should stay alert for sudden downpours and rising humidity as summer approaches
