Welcome to the City of New Orleans that promises rolling good times amidst its exquisite Creole cuisine, outstanding music, over the top festivals and parties, rich European culture and history. You. You can visit the city anytime of the year and good times guaranteed, for there is something amusing and unparalleled activities going on all year round. If weather is a criteria, plan a visit between February and May, when the weather is quite pleasant. During this time of the year, expect huge crowd as celebrations and not to mention, Mardi Gras mania are in full swing. If you want to go easy on your pocket, a summer or fall vacation is ideal for you. The winter months are not too extreme here, thus December or January is an apt time to explore the city without having to fight the huge crowd.
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Image by Carol M. Highsmith via Wikimedia CommonsSpring Holiday in New Orleans
If Mardi Gras is what draws you to New Orleans, then by all means you must plan a trip between February and May. Aside Mardi Gras, the city hosts a score of other festivals at this time of the year. If your itinerary also include sightseeing, then plan your trip ahead or after Mardi Gras, as most of the top tourist spots are closd during Mardi Gras. It is needless to say that the city is so crowded during this time, thus you must make your hotel reservations well in advance and also expect a good rate hike.
New Orleans Average Spring Temperature
- Average high temperatures hover from the low 70s to the mid-80s.
New Orleans Spring Festivals and Events
Mardi Gras (February-March)
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April-May)
French Quarter Festival (April)
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (May)
Clothes to Pack
-Long sleeves shirt
-Long pants and jeans
-A light layer
-Comfortable footwear
Summer Holiday in New Orleans
Low hotel rates, lesser crowd and high temperature with humidity are what you can expect during summer months in New Orleans. For those looking out for budget stay and tour, there is no better time than summer vacation. You do not need to book your hotels ahead. Also make sure to pack a raincoat or umbrella as this is the rainiest seasons of the year.
New Orleans Average Summer Temperature
-Average high temperatures stay at low 90s
-Heavy rainfall
New Orleans Summer Festivals and Events
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival (June)
COOLinary New Orleans (August)
Satchmo Summerfest (July-August)
Red Dress Run (August)
Clothes to Pack
-Light, short sleeves shirts
-Shorts
-comfortable open or closed footwear
-Raincoat, umbrella, scarf, hat
Fall Holiday in New Orleans
As the heat subsides, it is a nice time to plan a visit to New Orleans during fall. At this time the city hosts several cultural events that serve as a grand platform to manifest and accentuate its rich culture. Comfortable weather, cutting hotel price and less crowd make this a favoraite holiday time for many.
New Orleans Average Fall Temperature
-Average high temperatures hover in the 80s and mid-70s
New Orleans Fall Festivals and Events
Louisiana Seafood Festival (September)
New Orleans Film Festival (October)
Voodoo Music Festival (October-November)
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival (October)
Oak Street Po-Boy Festival (November)
Clothes to Pack
-Light weight jacket, long sleeves shirts
-Shorts, long pants and jeans
-Closed comfortable shoes
Winter Holiday in New Orleans
For those wanting to explore the city peacefully without having to bear the spring time festival craziness - winter is your best time to be in New Orleans. From bargain hotel rates to lesser crowd, to comfortable weather, to sparkling holiday decor - you are in for a good treat during winter season in the Big Easy.
New Orleans Average Winter Temperature
-Average high temperatures lie in the 60s
New Orleans Winter Festivals and Events
Battle of New Orleans Anniversary (January)
Sugar Bowl (January)
Clothes to pack
-Thick woolens, jackets
-Closed shoes
-Caps, scarfs
