New Orleans in March
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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is one of the best months to visit New Orleans.
March is warm and pleasant, with St. Patrick's parades and Mardi Gras Indians out around St. Joseph's Day.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–22°C
- Warm and pleasant.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-to-high rates.
+Warm days and street parades.
–Mardi Gras can fall in early March.
My tip for March
Check whether Mardi Gras falls in early March of your year.
- Festivals
- Walking
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in New Orleans, 2nd for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is August.
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What’s on in New Orleans in March
- Mardi Gras
- Parades roll for about two weeks before Fat Tuesday. Hotels sell out and prices peak.
February or early March
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Weather
Weather in New Orleans in March
In March New Orleans averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 111 mm of rain or snow over 8 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: NOAA (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
New Orleans in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit New Orleans?
- March is one of the best months to visit New Orleans. It ranks 2 of 12 months in New Orleans overall (2 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Warm days and street parades. The main downside: Mardi Gras can fall in early March.
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in March?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 111 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Warm and pleasant. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C).
- Is New Orleans crowded in March?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy. The quietest month is August.
- How expensive is New Orleans in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-to-high rates. 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 (March ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is August and the best value is August.
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Warm days and street parades.
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