New Orleans in September
Quiet storm season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is a reasonable month in New Orleans — with trade-offs.
September is quiet and cheap, but it is the peak of hurricane season.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–31°C
- Hot and humid, slowly easing.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $
- Low rates.
+Low prices.
–Peak hurricane risk.
My tip for September
Book refundable rates and watch the forecast.
- Value
- Food
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in New Orleans, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is August.
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What’s on in New Orleans in September
- Summer heat
- Hot and humid, with afternoon storms. Plan walking tours for early morning.
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Weather
Weather in New Orleans in September
In September New Orleans averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 130 mm of rain or snow over 10 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
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: NOAA (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
New Orleans in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit New Orleans?
- September is a reasonable month in New Orleans — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in New Orleans overall (9 for weather, 1 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Low prices. The main downside: Peak hurricane risk.
- What is the weather like in New Orleans in September?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 130 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Hot and humid, slowly easing. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 17°C).
- Is New Orleans crowded in September?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is August.
- How expensive is New Orleans in September?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Low 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 (September ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is August and the best value is August.