When not to go to New Orleans?


When not to go to New Orleans? July and August are the hottest, muggiest, and rainiest months of the year, with temperatures around 92 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity near 100 percent.


Is October a bad month for hurricanes?

Hurricane season historically peaks in mid-September, and activity statistically begins to simmer into November. But serious storms — often originating from the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico — can form in October. Florida and Louisiana are the two states that encounter October hurricanes the most.


How bad is hurricane season going to be in 2023?

NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).