New Orleans

City · Louisiana, 🇺🇸 United States

Population 383,997

Area 27 km²

Time zone America/Chicago

Official website nola.gov

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New Orleans Essentials

This selection highlights the architectural and cultural landmarks of the French Quarter, including the 18th-century Cabildo and the St. Louis Cathedral. It covers culinary staples like beignets at Café du Monde and the distinct nightlife of Bourbon and Frenchmen Streets. Historical sites range from the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 to the 1722 structure of Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop. The list also features the Mississippi River via the Steamboat Natchez and the city's jazz heritage at Preservation Hall and Louis Armstrong Park.

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Historic Cemeteries

New Orleans' "Cities of the Dead" are world-renowned for their elaborate above-ground tombs and ornate masonry, a practice necessitated by the city's high water table. This collection features historic sites ranging from the 18th-century Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 to the unique folk-art markers of Holt Cemetery. Visitors can explore diverse architectural styles, including Gothic Revival and Greek Revival, while discovering the resting places of jazz legends, civil rights leaders, and historical figures who shaped the city's multicultural heritage.

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Parks & Gardens

New Orleans' green spaces reflect the city's complex heritage, from the historic French Quarter squares to the expansive City Park. Jackson Square and Washington Artillery Park provide views of the Mississippi River and St. Louis Cathedral, while Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square preserve the roots of jazz and African traditions. The Botanical Gardens and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden offer curated landscapes within City Park, featuring century-old live oaks and contemporary art installations.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–22°
8° at night
11 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–23°
10° at night
10 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 6°–26°
14° at night
9 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 11°–28°
18° at night
9 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 16°–31°
22° at night
11 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 23°–34°
26° at night
19 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–34°
27° at night
24 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–34°
27° at night
23 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 19°–32°
24° at night
14 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

26° · extremes 12°–30°
19° at night
8 rainy days
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 7°–26°
14° at night
8 rainy days
16 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 3°–23°
10° at night
10 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

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