What to expect in New Orleans in April
April is one of the best times to visit New Orleans. Expect 25° / 15°, the biggest crowds of the year and prices close to the yearly average.
New Orleans weather in April
Typical conditions in New Orleans during April, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 25°C 77°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C 59°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 30/100 |
| How it feels | Warm and comfortable |
Average highs sit around 25°C with lows near 15°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for New Orleans — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Light layers for 25°C days and something with sleeves for evenings, which cool to around 15°C.
What it costs
Costs in April sit around the yearly average for New Orleans — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 32% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for French Quarter Festival, New Orleans Jazz Fest while you’re there.
- French Quarter Festival — Free stages across the Quarter showcase local musicians and Louisiana cooking.
- New Orleans Jazz Fest — Two weekends of jazz, funk, and food fill the Fair Grounds Race Course.
New Orleans in April compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 19° / 9° | High | $$$ | 37 |
| March | 22° / 12° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
| April · This month | 25° / 15° | High | $$ | 58 |
| May | 28° / 19° | Moderate | $$ | 56 |
| June | 32° / 23° | Low | $ | 62 |
These months score higher for New Orleans on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in April
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in April.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated August 2026
