From Sharon Keating,
Your Guide to New Orleans Travel.
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Beautiful weather before it gets hot.

New Orleans Calender / June In New Orleans

May Weather

• Average High 85° (29°C)
• Average Low 68° (20°C)
• Average Rainfall 3"

What to Wear

• Comfortable, but cool walking shoes.
• Warm weather clothes with a light jacket for evenings
• Bring rain gear

May Perks

• Weather still comfortable for concerts, festivals and other outdoor activities

May Cons

• It can be a rainy month

Annual May Events

• New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
• New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
• Wednesday concerts at the Square in Lafayette Square
• Jammin' on Julia
• The Greek Festival
• Backbeat Jazz Fest concerts
• Thursdays at Twilight Concert Series in City Park
• Third Saturday of the month the Bywater art market
• Last Saturday of the month the Mid-City Art Market