This is summer to the fullest in New Orleans. There are often afternoon showers, but great deals to be had at the hotels, restaurants and attractions.
New Orleans Calendar - September in New Orleans
August Weather:
- High 90°F 32°C
- Low 75°F 24°C
- Rainfall 3.9"
What to Wear:
- Comfortable sandals
- Shorts and other warm weather clothes
- Sun hat and sun glasses
- Rain gear
- Bottle of water
August Perks:
- Summer rates at hotels
- Special summer menus at restaurants
- Smaller crowds
- Fun art events
August Cons:
- High humidity
- High tempertaures
Annual Events in August:
- White Linen Night in the Arts District on the first Saturday in August.
- The Second Saturday is Dirty Linen Night in the French Quarter.
- The New Orleans Art Market on the last Saturday of the month.
- COOLinary New Orleans has special deals at New Orleans restaurants all month long.
- You can get a package deal for a hotel and tickets to the Insectarium.
- Satchmo Summer Fest
- Krewe Of OAK Midsummer Mardi Gras Parade and Ball
- Southern Decadence Festival, the Gay Mardi Gras is held over Labor Day Weekend.
