Climate and Temperatures

Best time to travel / Season

New Orleans is a year-round spot to visit.

Climate and Temperatures

The climate of New Orleans can best be described as balmy. New Orleans enjoys pleasant weather year-round, with temperatures that rarely dip below freezing in the winter or reach 100 degrees during the summer. From July to September, New Orleans experiences warm days and rainy afternoons, and it is advisable to carry both sunscreen and an umbrella where ever you go.

Since the city is situated in an area where hurricanes can occur, it should be advised that a visitor has always an eye on the local weather forecasts.
New Orleans is on or under sea level and storm surges can be very harmful to the city.

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