District in New Orleans

Things to Do in French Quarter

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

☀️ 86°F now🕔 6:30 AM local📅 Best: February, April, August, October and November

Things to do in French Quarter

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around French Quarter.

Map of French Quarter

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Coordinates: 29°57′30.2″N 90°3′51.8″W (29.9584, -90.0644)

Weather in French Quarter right now

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86°F
Clear sky · feels like 93°F
Humidity60%
Wind6 mph W
Gusts8 mph
UV index4.9 · Moderate
Cloud cover5%
Pressure1016 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality53 · Moderate
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset7:36 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 58%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:30 AM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Thu, Aug 20: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 21: damaging gusts to 43 mph.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Best time to visit French Quarter

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 July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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

Summary

French Quarter is a district in New Orleans. French Quarter is a district known for Bourbon Street and Jackson Square.

Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in French Quarter with clear sky. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 78°F to 99°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit French Quarter is February, April, August, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 99°F is 6.5°F above the 92°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. beach day is the strongest bet in French Quarter today at 9.8/10. 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 French Quarter?

French Quarter is a district in New Orleans. Its coordinates are 29.9584, -90.0644. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in French Quarter right now?

It is currently 86°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 60% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit French Quarter?

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

What time zone is French Quarter in?

French Quarter observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:30 AM.

What is the nearest airport to French Quarter?

The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 12 mi away.

What are the top things to do in French Quarter?

Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - 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 21, 2026 at 6:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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