New Orleans in October
Average high 82°F 28°C, low 61°F 16°C, about 3.8 in 97 mm of rain. The air is humid (average dew point 62°F 17°C). October is inside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 June to 30 November).
What's on in October
| Event | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freret Fest | 31 Oct | usually this month | usually this month |
| Krewe of BOO! | usually this month | 23 Oct | usually this month |
| Po-Boy Fest | – | usually this month | usually this month |
| Halloween | 31 Oct | 31 Oct | 31 Oct |
fixed · announced · held · usual pattern, not announced · month only
What to wear
Warm-weather clothes with one light layer for air-conditioned rooms and the odd cool evening.
Climate at a glance
- Average high
- 82°F 28°C
- Average low
- 61°F 16°C
- Dew point
- 62°F 17°C · humid
- Rainfall
- 3.8 in 97 mm
TerraClimate 1991–2020 normals for the French Quarter. All months.