New Orleans in July

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season), Mardi Gras week unless that is the point.

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• OctoberGreatInside New Orleans's best window: Feb–May, Oct–Nov.
• NovemberGreatInside New Orleans's best window: Feb–May, Oct–Nov.
• FebruaryGreatInside New Orleans's best window: Feb–May, Oct–Nov.
• MarchGreatInside New Orleans's best window: Feb–May, Oct–Nov.

• New OrleansHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 9 days
• Gulf and Deep South, United States · New Orleans, Houston, Nashville, Atlantahot

  Spring and autumn are comfortable; summer is hot and humid; hurricanes reach the Gulf coast.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Independence Day big impact

  4 Jul · United States

  Fireworks and parades; parks, beaches and flights busy.

Crowds · United States overall

High

Prices · United States overall

High

United States overall: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in New Orleans, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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