New Orleans in July
Essence Fest heat
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is one of the weakest months in New Orleans.
July is very hot, with Essence Festival filling the city around the Fourth of July.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–33°C
- Very hot and humid, with storms.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busy around Essence Fest.
- Prices
- $$
- Higher around Essence Fest.
+Essence Festival around July 4.
–Very hot and humid.
My tip for July
Use the streetcar to stay out of the midday sun.
- Music
- Events
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in New Orleans, 11th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is August.
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What’s on in New Orleans in July
- Summer heat
- Hot and humid, with afternoon storms. Plan walking tours for early morning.
June–September
Not set on July?
Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in New Orleans in July
In July New Orleans averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 172 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 33°C
- 91°F
- Average low
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Precipitation
- 172 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: NOAA (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
New Orleans in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit New Orleans?
- July is one of the weakest months in New Orleans. It ranks 12 of 12 months in New Orleans overall (11 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Essence Festival around July 4. The main downside: Very hot and humid.
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in July?
- Average highs are around 33°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 172 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Very hot and humid, with storms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C).
- Is New Orleans crowded in July?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate, busy around Essence Fest. The quietest month is August.
- How expensive is New Orleans in July?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Higher around Essence Fest. The best-value month is August.
- When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (July ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is August and the best value is August.
Still going to New Orleans in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very hot and humid.
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