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Forecast by:  | 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 31° 24° | 31° 25° | 32° 25° | 32° 25° | 33° 25° | 33° 26° | 32° 26° |
| Precipitation | 71% | 72% | 54% | 40% | 33% | 57% | 30% |
| Humidity | 77% | 80% | 77% | 73% | 75% | 74% | 72% |
| Wind | 12 km/h | 10 km/h | 9 km/h | 10 km/h | 13 km/h | 21 km/h | 15 km/h |
Best time to visit New Orleans
February to May offers the strongest conditions for walking and outdoor sightseeing, with mild to warm temperatures, although showers are possible. June to November is hotter, more humid and wetter, with hurricane risk noted throughout, while January and December are milder with occasional cold spells.
JanuaryTemp (°C)11°Rain (mm)129Sun Hours5Dry Days21
January is mild, around 6-16°C, with occasional cold spells. Walking and sightseeing are comfortable in moderate conditions.
FebruaryTemp (°C)13°Rain (mm)120Sun Hours6Dry Days18
February is mild, around 15-21°C, with comfortable conditions for neighbourhood walks and outdoor sightseeing. Evenings may need a light layer.
MarchTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)119Sun Hours7Dry Days21
March is mild, around 15-23°C, with comfortable conditions for city walks and outdoor plans. Occasional rain can affect itineraries.
AprilTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)112Sun Hours8Dry Days21
April is warm, around 19-26°C, and suits walking and outdoor sightseeing. Humidity and showers are possible.
MayTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)112Sun Hours9Dry Days23
May is hot and humid, around 23-30°C, with rain possible. Plan outdoor activities around the heat and passing showers.
JuneTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)148Sun Hours10Dry Days20
June is hot and humid, around 25-31°C, with frequent rain. There is hurricane risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
JulyTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)162Sun Hours10Dry Days19
July is hot and humid, around 25-31°C, with frequent rain. There is hurricane risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
AugustTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)152Sun Hours9Dry Days19
August is extremely hot and humid, around 23-40°C, with rain and peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
SeptemberTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)128Sun Hours8Dry Days20
September is hot and humid, around 24-32°C, with frequent rain and peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
OctoberTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)90Sun Hours7Dry Days23
October is warm, around 20-28°C, with relatively dry conditions for outdoor plans. It is peak hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
NovemberTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)99Sun Hours5Dry Days22
November is mild, around 15-21°C, with comfortable conditions for sightseeing. There is hurricane risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
DecemberTemp (°C)12°Rain (mm)132Sun Hours5Dry Days21
December is mild, around 10-19°C, with occasional cold spells. Moderate conditions suit outdoor sightseeing with a light layer.
Sources: en.wikivoyage.org
New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
Cost: From 36.99 USD · Duration: 1.8 hours · ★ 4.5 (13,710 reviews)
Discover the supernatural side of the French Quarter with our spine-chilling New Orleans ghost tours. Join our expert guides as they lead you through the most haunted streets of America's most mysterious city, sharing bone-chilling tales of restless spirits, voodoo legends, and paranormal encounters that have made New Orleans famous worldwide. Our
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
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New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
Cost: From 75.52 USD · Duration: 5 hours · ★ 4.9 (7,041 reviews)
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
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New Orleans Airboat Ride
Cost: From 50 USD · ★ 4.7 (5,205 reviews)
Take a break from the hustle-bustle of New Orleans and escape to nature on this exhilarating, family-friendly airboat ride! Spot alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets and herons as you take a fast, fun ride over a tidewater cypress swamp close to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Admire moss-covered cypress and tupelo-gum trees as y
New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cost: From 51 USD · Duration: 24 hours · ★ 4.3 (5,203 reviews)
With our 1-day ticket, sightseers can discover New Orleans on this thoroughly enjoyable unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. New Orleans is an American city like no other, largely down to its French and Spanish heritage that can be found in its architecture and music. Visit the lively Canal Street for culture and a spot of shopping and make sure you
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Cost: From 25 USD · Duration: 0.9 hours · ★ 4.6 (4,634 reviews)
The Official Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 takes you through the gates to walk the paths between the tombs where the most famous of New Orleans' historical figures have been laid to rest. Visit the tombs of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, and more.
Brief
- Try local specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, po'boys, beignets, and muffulettas. New Orleans is also known for Sazeracs, hurricanes, and other cocktail traditions.
- Summer and early autumn can bring intense humidity, thunderstorms, and hurricane-related disruptions. Monitor official forecasts during hurricane season, especially when travelling near the Gulf Coast.
Safety and health
- Exercise heightened caution in and around nightlife areas, avoid displaying valuables, use licensed taxis or rideshare services, and do not walk alone in unfamiliar areas at night. Recent reports include shootings, including incidents affecting bystanders and visitors (
fox8live.com).
- Avoid touching stray or wild mammals, particularly bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Seek urgent medical advice after any bite, scratch, or possible bat exposure (
wikivoyage.org).
- Medical care in the United States can be extremely expensive. Confirm that travel insurance covers the U.S. and emergency treatment (
cdc.gov).
Recent News
- August 25, 2026: Louisiana announced that an eight-month National Guard deployment in New Orleans would end, with troops withdrawn by the end of August. Visitors may notice a reduced military and security presence in the French Quarter and downtown, although regular police patrols continue (
apnews.com).
- August 26, 2026: A man was found fatally shot inside a crashed vehicle on Crowder Boulevard. The incident was outside the main tourist core but underscores the need for situational awareness when travelling beyond central visitor areas (
