New Orleans in November
Comfortable fall
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is one of the best months to visit New Orleans.
November is mild and comfortable, with the Bayou Classic over Thanksgiving weekend.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–22°C
- Mild and fairly dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
- Fair rates.
+Mild, comfortable days.
–Busy around Thanksgiving.
My tip for November
Go before Thanksgiving for lower rates.
- Food
- Music
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in New Orleans, 4th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is August.
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What’s on in New Orleans in November
- Hurricane season
- Risk is highest from August to October. Book flexible rates.
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Weather
Weather in New Orleans in November
In November New Orleans averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 98 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: NOAA (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
New Orleans in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit New Orleans?
- November is one of the best months to visit New Orleans. It ranks 2 of 12 months in New Orleans overall (4 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Mild, comfortable days. The main downside: Busy around Thanksgiving.
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in November?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 98 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Mild and fairly dry. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C).
- Is New Orleans crowded in November?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is August.
- How expensive is New Orleans in November?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Fair 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 (November ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is August and the best value is August.
Ready to book November in New Orleans?
Mild, comfortable days.
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