New Orleans Weather in October (2024)

October Overview

• High temperature: 81°F (27°C)
• Low temperature: 62°F (17°C)
• Hours daylight/sun: 8 hours
• Water temperature: 77°F (0°C)
  

Best Time to Visit New Orleans

Things to know about New Orleans

TheBig Easy- New Orleanscan’t be compared with any other city on this planet! Located in Louisiana, New Orleans is particularly well known for theMardi Gras(carnival) and jazz music. New Orleans is basically surrounded by the water of the Mississippi and Lake Pontchartrain. Thanks to the Mississippi, New Orleans flourished as the paddlewheeler ships were able to bring all sorts of goods from the north of the States to the south. Today thesepaddlewheelerscan be cruised on up and down the Mississippi.

First, New Orleans was the capital of the French colony of Louisiana. Later on though it became a Spanish colony. The descendendants of the Spanish and French were called Creoles and they then took over New Orleans. In 1803 New Orleans became part of the USA. The Creoles continued to inhabit theFrench Quarterand their architectural style is still visible today. What you can see in French Quater:

• A must see in the French Quarter isJackson Squarewith the equestrian statue ofAndrew Jackson.
• Also located on the square isSt. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously used Catholic church in the US.

• Right next to the cathedral you will find theCafé du Mondeserving their famous beignets. And there is also theFrench Marketoffering fruit and vegetables and all sorts of other stuff.
• Also in the French Quarter you will find the entertainment district with thePreservation Hallwhich hosts many concerts and events centered around Jazz Music.
• Just around the corner isBourbon Streetwhere all the nightlife is happening. And believe it or not, here you can drink alcohol on the streets!

Then if you jump on one of the famousSt. Charles Streetcars, you will get from Canal Street to theGarden Districtwhere you can find some stunning villas.

• One beautiful villa built in the Italian Style is theCarroll-Crawford House.
• The area is also home to many of the rich and famous. For exampleThe Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapelwas converted into a home for Nicolas Cage.
• Also quite impressive in terms of size isRobinson House.
• And finally there is also theLafayette Cemeteryin the Garden District. Interestingly, given New Orleans is located around 5 ft below sea level, the graves are all raised. The cemetery was also set for the movie Double Jeopardy and it is recommended to visit it during the day as there is quite a bit of robbery happening at night.

• Then of course there isMardi Gras. It’s French and stands for fat Tuesday and basically involves a lot of partying, eating fat food and dressing up for the carnival.

• Visit the Mardi Gras World orMardi Gras Museumif you don’t manage to be there for the real event and get a good feel for what is happening at this unique fete!
• If you are interested in things a bit more spiritual, you could visit theVoodoo Museum. Voodoo is actually quite big in New Orleans and you will see shops selling voodoo stuff all around.
• Then on the other end of the spectrum is theNational WWII Museumwhich you might want to visit.

If you are looking for some outdoor time and entertainment for the kids- here we go:

• TheCity Parkis a huge park and one of the oldest urban parks in the States. From Botanical Gardens, to an amusem*nt park, tennis courses and even an 18 hole golf course, there is something for everyone.
• Then theAudubon Nature Instituteoffers a zoo, aquarium, insectarium and nature center.
• The>Louisiana Children’s Museumis a perfect place to visit for kids.

Last but not least, the weather in New Orleans is fantastic and allows you to swim almost all year round. Below you can find out a bit about thenearest and best beaches.

• Straight opposite New Orleans in Mandeville you’ll find the closest beach atFontainebleau State Park. It’s a lovely place to relax and enjoy and if you feel like it, you can also take a hike within the state park or visit theSugar Mill Ruins.
• Just a 1 hour drive takes you to the next closest beach at theBay St. Louis. It’s a cute town with endless beaches and great restaurants on the water. It’s a great place to visit with children too.
• Then there is the very special place ofShip Island. You will have to drive to Gulfport from where you can take the Ship Island ferry which takes you there within around 1 hour. This island in the Gulf invites you to chill on the beach or explore the historic Fort Massachusetts.
• Then around 30 minutes further up from Gulfport isBiloxi. There you won’t just find some lovely beaches but also casinos, restaurants and watersport activities.
• 100 miles south of New Orleans isGrand Islewhich can be reached without a ferry. It offers over 10 miles of pristine white sand beaches.

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