Weather & Best Time to Visit in New Orleans

Best time to visit New Orleans

Late March through April, or October through November. Late March–April offers pleasant temperatures (lows 55–65°F, highs 73–79°F), low humidity relative to summer, and major festivals. Oct–Nov is the driest month on average, temperatures moderate (highs 70–81°F), hurricane season winding down, and smaller crowds than spring. Summer (June–Sept) is oppressively hot and humid (highs 90°F+) with hurricane risk

New Orleans weather by month

MonthHigh (°F)Low (°F)Notes
Jan6249mild & changeable
Feb6552mild & changeable
Mar7158mild & changeable
Apr7663warm & changeable
May8270warm & changeable
Jun8776hot & wet
Jul8878hot & wet
Aug8878hot & wet
Sep8575warm & changeable
Oct7866warm & changeable
Nov6957mild & mostly dry
Dec6452mild & changeable