What to expect in New Orleans in June
June is a mixed month in New Orleans. You get 32° / 23°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
New Orleans weather in June
Typical conditions in New Orleans during June, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 32°C 90°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C 73°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 45/100 |
| Total rainfall | 168 mm6.6 in |
| Rainy days | 12 |
| Daylight | 14 h 4 min |
| How it feels | Hot — midday shade matters |
Average highs sit around 32°C with lows near 23°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Low for New Orleans — plenty of space at the main sights.
Prices & value
This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year.
What to pack
Lightweight, breathable clothes, strong sun protection and a refillable bottle — highs near 32°C make midday heat the main constraint.
What it costs
This is one of the cheaper months to visit New Orleans. Flights and accommodation sit near their yearly floor, and you can usually book late without being punished for it. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 58% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in June, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
New Orleans in June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 25° / 15° | High | $$ | 58 |
| May | 28° / 19° | Moderate | $$ | 56 |
| June · This month | 32° / 23° | Low | $ | 62 |
| July | 33° / 24° | Moderate | $ | 58 |
| August | 33° / 24° | Low | $ | 63 |
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 June
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in June.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
