Explore New Orleans
Feel the soulful rhythm of New Orleans, a culturally rich city famous for its lively French Quarter, vibrant jazz scene, and unique Creole cuisine.
About Travel to New Orleans
New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong International Airport; the streetcar and walking cover much of the core. February–March is Mardi Gras—book far ahead; spring and fall are otherwise ideal. Summer is hot and humid. Book jazz clubs, popular restaurants, and swamp tours in advance. The French Quarter, Garden District, and Marigny are best explored on foot. Allow time for beignets, po’boys, live music on Frenchmen Street, and a steamboat or cemetery tour. Hurricane season runs June–November—check forecasts if travelling then.
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Best Time to Visit
Spring
26°C / 16°C
Warm and festive, perfect festival weather
Summer
33°C / 24°C
Oppressively hot and humid, daily storms
Fall
27°C / 17°C
Warm and cooling, hurricane risk early on
Winter
18°C / 9°C
Mild and pleasant, Mardi Gras season
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