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When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

I’ve been dying to get to New Orleans at some point in my life and it looks like I’m finally able to afford the flight and hotel. I want to make sure I plan the trip as perfectly as possible, though. When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

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Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on piling up enough savings to go on the
New Orleans
dream trip you’ve been waiting for! With
Louisiana
’s temperamental weather to consider, researching the best time to visit New Orleans is a very smart move, too.
Here are the best times to visit New Orleans, depending on your preferences:
  • For comfortable weather and Mardi Gras celebrations (but high crowds)—February through May
  • For outstanding hotel rates and low crowds (but hot, rainy weather)—June through August
  • For spooky events and low hotel rates (but peak threats of hurricanes)—September through November
  • For good weather with fewer tourists (but little to no events)—December through January
That said, the best time to visit New Orleans truly depends on what you want out of your trip. Just keep in mind that hurricane season lasts from June to November, so traveling to NOLA during that timeframe is inherently risky.
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