Best time to visit New Orleans

Go inFebruary–May and November–December

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Book Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest rooms many months ahead.

New Orleans month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	17°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
February	Good	19°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Mardi Gras
March	Good	23°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
April	Good	26°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Jazz Fest
May	Good	30°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Jazz Fest
June	Mixed	32°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Poor	33°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Poor	33°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Hurricane season
September	Poor	31°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Hurricane season
October	Mixed	27°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Hurricane season
November	Good	22°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
December	Mixed	18°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–

Flights to New Orleans are usually cheapest in June–September. The catch: highs reach 33°C in July–August.
Crowds and prices peak in February and April, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in July–September.

New Orleans gave the world jazz.

When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

The best time to visit New Orleans is February–May and November–December. Book Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest rooms many months ahead.

What is the cheapest time to fly to New Orleans?

Flights are usually cheapest in June–September, when demand is lowest.

When is New Orleans busiest?

New Orleans is busiest in February and April.

What is the weather like in New Orleans?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 17°C. The wettest period is all year round.