Month guide · New Orleans · United States
New Orleans in June
What June is really like in New Orleans: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Paul Mannix, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Hot and sticky with afternoon storms; hurricane season begins, and hotel rates drop.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in New Orleans: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with May (30°C (86°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:59
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:02
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
Summer (June–August). Very hot and humid with daily thunderstorms and the start of hurricane season; prices drop and festivals such as Essence Fest fill some weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in February). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
- Creole Tomato Festival at the French Market (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · French Quarter
The Historic New Orleans Collection
This free museum and research centre on Royal Street presents the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South through rotating exhibitions of maps, paintings, photographs and documents, spread across restored French Quarter buildings with quiet courtyards.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · French Quarter
New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint
Check the museum's calendar for concerts and talks, then walk across Esplanade Avenue to Frenchmen Street.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Landmark · French Quarter
Jackson Square
The former Place d'Armes, renamed after Andrew Jackson's 1815 victory at the Battle of New Orleans, is the French Quarter's central square, framed by St.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · French Quarter
St. Louis Cathedral
Walk round to St. Anthony's Garden behind the cathedral on Royal Street after dark, when the floodlit statue of Christ casts a giant shadow on the back wall.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Iconic
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 23°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit New Orleans?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
New Orleans in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit New Orleans?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and sticky with afternoon storms; hurricane season begins, and hotel rates drop.
+How warm is New Orleans in June?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in New Orleans in June?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.