Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in New Orleans in December?
Verdict
No — No, comfortable.
Highs cap at 65°F — no heat-management gear needed.
Day vs. night
Day
65°F
Comfortable
A T-shirt and a light overshirt is enough.
Night
47°F
Cool
You'll want a warm layer after sunset — not a heavy coat.
Why
New Orleans in December averages highs of 65°F, lows of 47°F, 9 rainy days.
Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.