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Things to Do in Louisiana

Top things to do in Louisiana: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌙 81°F now🕔 1:48 PM local📅 Best: February, April, August, October and November👥 4.6 million

Things to do in Louisiana

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Louisiana.

Top attractions in Louisiana

Map of Louisiana

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Coordinates: 30°27′5.4″N 91°11′13.6″W (30.4515, -91.1871)

Weather in Louisiana right now

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81°F
Clear · feels like 89°F
Humidity79%
Wind5 mph SSW
Gusts11 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1012 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality63 · Moderate
Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset7:38 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 89%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:48 PM, Aug 24 local time.

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: heavy rain, 3,5 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Best time to visit Louisiana

Go in February, April, August, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, May and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

Summary

Louisiana is a state in United States. Louisiana is a US state with its capital at Baton Rouge. It has a population of about 4.6 million. The capital is Baton Rouge.

Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Louisiana with clear. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 79°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 21%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Louisiana is February, April, August, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, May and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 41°F.

The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 64 mi away. Nearby highlights include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 96°F is in line with the 95°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Louisiana today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Louisiana?

Louisiana is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 30.4515, -91.1871. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Louisiana right now?

It is currently 81°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Louisiana?

February, April, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Louisiana, which has a temperate climate. January, May and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Louisiana in?

Louisiana observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:48 PM.

How many people live in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a population of approximately 4.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Louisiana?

The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 64 mi away and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 250 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Louisiana?

Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

What places are in Louisiana?

Louisiana covers 2 places in this atlas, including New Orleans and Orleans Parish.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 1:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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