New Orleans in February
Average high 68°F 20°C, low 47°F 8°C, about 5.9 in 150 mm of rain. The air is dry and comfortable (average dew point 49°F 10°C).
Mardi Gras in February
Fat Tuesday falls in February in 2026 (17 Feb), 2027 (9 Feb), 2028 (29 Feb), 2029 (13 Feb), 2031 (25 Feb), 2032 (10 Feb), 2034 (21 Feb), 2035 (6 Feb). All Mardi Gras dates →
What's on in February
| Event | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parade season | 6–17 Feb | 29 Jan – 9 Feb | 18–29 Feb |
| Lundi Gras | 16 Feb | 8 Feb | 28 Feb |
| Mardi Gras | 17 Feb | 9 Feb | 29 Feb |
| Ash Wednesday | 18 Feb | 10 Feb | – |
| Krewe du Vieux | – | – | 12 Feb |
fixed · announced · held · usual pattern, not announced · month only
What to wear
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.
For Carnival parades, add comfortable closed shoes you can stand in for hours, a cross-body bag, and a layer for after dark: night parades can run late and temperatures drop quickly.
Climate at a glance
- Average high
- 68°F 20°C
- Average low
- 47°F 8°C
- Dew point
- 49°F 10°C · dry and comfortable
- Rainfall
- 5.9 in 150 mm
TerraClimate 1991–2020 normals for the French Quarter. All months.