New Orleans in October
Mild and lively
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is one of the best months to visit New Orleans.
October has warm, drier days and a lively Halloween in the French Quarter and Marigny.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–27°C
- Warm and drier.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-to-high rates.
+Pleasant weather returns.
–Busier and pricier.
My tip for October
Take a cemetery or Garden District walking tour.
- Walking
- Halloween
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in New Orleans, 2nd for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is August.
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Weather
Weather in New Orleans in October
In October New Orleans averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 94 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 94 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: NOAA (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
New Orleans in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit New Orleans?
- October is one of the best months to visit New Orleans. It ranks 2 of 12 months in New Orleans overall (2 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Pleasant weather returns. The main downside: Busier and pricier.
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in October?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 94 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Warm and drier. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C).
- Is New Orleans crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy. The quietest month is August.
- How expensive is New Orleans in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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 (October ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is August and the best value is August.
Ready to book October in New Orleans?
Pleasant weather returns.
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