The advice below is generated from 1991–2020 climate normals for the French Quarter: average highs and lows, rainfall, and dew point, which is the best single number for how sticky the air feels.
64°F 18°C / 44°F 6°C · 5.1 in 130 mm · dry and comfortable
Layers: a warm jacket for evenings and early parades, a sweater, long trousers, closed shoes. Nights can be chilly, so pack a hat and gloves for waiting on a parade route after dark. Rain is frequent: a light rain jacket earns its space.
68°F 20°C / 47°F 8°C · 5.9 in 150 mm · dry and comfortable
Light layers: long sleeves or a light jacket for evenings, a T-shirt for sunny afternoons. Rain is frequent: a light rain jacket earns its space.
74°F 23°C / 53°F 12°C · 4.4 in 112 mm · comfortable
Light layers: long sleeves or a light jacket for evenings, a T-shirt for sunny afternoons.
80°F 27°C / 59°F 15°C · 4.7 in 119 mm · comfortable
Warm-weather clothes with one light layer for air-conditioned rooms and the odd cool evening.
87°F 30°C / 67°F 19°C · 4.9 in 125 mm · muggy
The lightest clothes you own: breathable cotton or linen, a hat, sunscreen, and a spare shirt. Rain is frequent: a light rain jacket earns its space.
91°F 33°C / 72°F 22°C · 7.8 in 197 mm · oppressive
The lightest clothes you own: breathable cotton or linen, a hat, sunscreen, and a spare shirt. The air is heavy: plan outdoor walking for the morning and expect to sweat. This is one of the wettest months; afternoon thunderstorms are common, so carry a compact umbrella.
93°F 34°C / 74°F 24°C · 7.2 in 184 mm · oppressive
The lightest clothes you own: breathable cotton or linen, a hat, sunscreen, and a spare shirt. The air is heavy: plan outdoor walking for the morning and expect to sweat. This is one of the wettest months; afternoon thunderstorms are common, so carry a compact umbrella.
92°F 34°C / 74°F 24°C · 7.8 in 197 mm · oppressive
The lightest clothes you own: breathable cotton or linen, a hat, sunscreen, and a spare shirt. The air is heavy: plan outdoor walking for the morning and expect to sweat. This is one of the wettest months; afternoon thunderstorms are common, so carry a compact umbrella.
89°F 32°C / 71°F 22°C · 6.0 in 153 mm · oppressive
The lightest clothes you own: breathable cotton or linen, a hat, sunscreen, and a spare shirt. The air is heavy: plan outdoor walking for the morning and expect to sweat. Rain is frequent: a light rain jacket earns its space.
82°F 28°C / 61°F 16°C · 3.8 in 97 mm · humid
Warm-weather clothes with one light layer for air-conditioned rooms and the odd cool evening.
73°F 23°C / 51°F 11°C · 4.3 in 110 mm · comfortable
Light layers: long sleeves or a light jacket for evenings, a T-shirt for sunny afternoons.
67°F 19°C / 46°F 8°C · 4.8 in 123 mm · dry and comfortable
Layers: a warm jacket for evenings and early parades, a sweater, long trousers, closed shoes. Nights can be chilly, so pack a hat and gloves for waiting on a parade route after dark. Rain is frequent: a light rain jacket earns its space.
Mardi Gras for first-timers · Parade etiquette · Getting around during Carnival
