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New Orleans in June
Hurricane season starts June 1. Big hotel deals and quiet restaurants, but plan the day around air conditioning.
The straight answer
June is a month of real tradeoffs in New Orleans. Hurricane season starts June 1. Big hotel deals and quiet restaurants, but plan the day around air conditioning.
- Weather
- Hot and humid, highs near 90F (32C), daily storms
- Crowds
- 2 of 5
- Prices
- 2 of 5
What June is like in New Orleans
June is when summer takes hold. Highs are near 90F (32C), the humidity is heavy, and short, strong storms roll through most afternoons. Hurricane season starts on June 1, though early summer is usually quiet. Crowds are light, restaurants are easy to book, and hotel deals are real.
It suits budget travelers, food lovers and anyone happy to plan the day around air conditioning. Families can make it work with the aquarium, the WWII Museum and morning outings. If you want to walk the city comfortably, choose November or March instead.
Make the most of June
What is especially good about New Orleans this month.
Big hotel deals
Rates fall sharply once summer arrives, so a stay in the Quarter or Garden District costs far less than in spring.
Cool museum afternoons
The National WWII Museum and the aquarium make an easy plan for the hottest hours of the day.
Easy restaurant bookings
Tables at popular spots that are hard to get in spring are much easier to book in June.
What to pack for June
- Loose, breathable clothes
- A compact umbrella for daily storms
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- A light layer for strong air conditioning indoors
Our timing tip
Book a refundable room and consider travel insurance, since hurricane season begins June 1.
Book New Orleans for June.
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- Hotels for June
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Vacation rentals in New OrleansWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in New OrleansTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in New Orleans for June. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
Things to do in New Orleans
The National WWII Museum
Plan a full day; it is one of the best museums in the country. Weekday mornings are calmest.
The French Quarter and Jackson Square
Walk it early before the day-trippers arrive. Royal Street by day, Frenchmen Street by night, and Bourbon Street only if you want to.
St. Charles streetcar and the Garden District
Ride the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world past the mansions to Audubon Park. Cheap, slow, perfect.
Frenchmen Street music
The locals' answer to Bourbon Street: three blocks of clubs with live bands from early evening on.
City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art
Giant live oaks, the free sculpture garden, and beignets under the trees. Bigger than Central Park.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
The French Quarter visitor center runs ranger talks, and the Barataria Preserve boardwalk puts you in a real swamp a short drive away.
Beat the crowds
- For Mardi Gras, the two weekends before the final weekend offer full parades at lower rates and thinner crowds.
- Stay in the Marigny, Bywater, or Garden District instead of the Quarter. You get quieter nights and are still a streetcar or short ride from the action.
- Do the Quarter, Cafe du Monde, and Jackson Square before 9am. By late morning, cruise-ship and day-trip crowds arrive.
- November and early December deliver spring-quality weather at off-season prices. It is the smart-money window.
Know before you go
- Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk from late August through September. A named storm can trigger closures or evacuations; buy refundable rates and insurance for late summer trips.
- During the final days of Mardi Gras, parade routes close streets for hours and traffic across Uptown and downtown can gridlock. Many businesses close on Fat Tuesday itself.
- Many old-line restaurants and some small museums close one or two days a week, often Monday or Tuesday. Check before you plan a special dinner.
- Crawfish season runs roughly January through June, peaking in spring. Come in fall and the boils are mostly off the menu.
New Orleans in June, quick answers
Is June a good time to visit New Orleans?
June is a month of real tradeoffs in New Orleans. Hurricane season starts June 1. Big hotel deals and quiet restaurants, but plan the day around air conditioning.
What is the weather like in New Orleans in June?
Hot and humid, highs near 90F (32C), daily storms.
Is New Orleans crowded in June?
June is one of the quieter months in New Orleans; most sights can be done without long waits.
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