Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Houma, LA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
Houma sits deep in Louisiana bayou country, where the Gulf's influence keeps temperatures mild in winter and oppressively humid in summer. On this date, history here has ranged from pleasant subtropical afternoons to the kind of soupy heat that makes the moss hang heavy.
Houma's all-time thermometer has swung 75 degrees over its recorded history — from a brutal 22° freeze in January 2025 to a scorching 97° in July of that same year. The wettest single day on record dropped 2.03 inches back in May 1945, a reminder that this low-lying delta town is no stranger to serious rainfall.
Houma runs hot for a long stretch — highs stay in the upper 80s and 90s from June through September, peaking around 90° in mid-August. Winter is short and mild, with the coolest stretch in late January averaging just 58°. If you're watching rain, June is the month to plan around, averaging over 2 inches in its wettest week alone.