North America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46–62°F | 5h | High (130mm) | Shoulder | Mild and quiet before the storm, with early Carnival parades and king cake season. |
| February | 50–66°F | 6h | Moderate (105mm) | Peak | Mild days explode into Mardi Gras chaos, the city's wildest, most colorful stretch. |
| March | 55–72°F | 7h | High (110mm) | Peak | Warm, blooming and post-Carnival calm, perfect weather with festivals rolling in. |
| April | 62–78°F | 8h | High (135mm) | Peak | Balmy and festival-packed, arguably the best month with Jazz Fest and the Quarter alive. |
| May | 69–85°F | 9h | High (145mm) | Shoulder | Getting hot and sticky, but music and food festivals keep the streets humming. |
| June | 75–90°F | 9h | High (195mm) | Off-Peak | Hot, humid and stormy as hurricane season opens, cheap rates and cool jazz clubs beckon. |
| July | 77–91°F | 8h | High (170mm) | Off-Peak | Sweltering and steamy with daily downpours, but Essence Fest fills the Superdome. |
| August | 77–91°F | 8h | High (175mm) | Off-Peak | Peak heat and hurricane watch, a slow, sticky month rescued by AC and dining deals. |
| September | 74–88°F | 7h | High (130mm) | Off-Peak | Still hot and squarely in hurricane season, but quiet, cheap and full of local flavor. |
| October | 64–81°F | 8h | Moderate (95mm) | Peak | Heat finally breaks into gorgeous, dry days as festivals and Halloween magic return. |
| November | 54–71°F | 6h | Moderate (100mm) | Shoulder | Crisp, mild and uncrowded, ideal for wandering the Quarter and touring plantations. |
| December | 48–64°F | 5h | High (120mm) | Shoulder | Cool and festive, with Reveillon feasts, oak-lit parks and holiday jazz in the air. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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