French Quarter Weather Forecast
French Quarter weather: 88°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 88°F (31°C) in French Quarter with clear sky. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 77°F to 100°F. Chance of precipitation is 32%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
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 warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 100°F is 7.4°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 9.1/10. 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.
Active alerts for French Quarter
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 21 at 12:03AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
Weather in French Quarter right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:00 AM, Aug 21 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for French Quarter
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 100° / 77° | 32% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 76° | 4% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 78° | 14% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 81° | 15% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 81° | 22% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 99° / 79° | 44% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 80° | 41% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 80° | 31% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 98° / 81° | 33% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 81° | 23% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 81° | 25% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 97° / 82° | 29% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 96° / 81° | 26% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 79° | 19% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 79° | 23% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 99° / 80° | 16% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
Climate in French Quarter month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 46° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 67° | 53° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 73° | 59° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 79° | 66° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 83° | 72° | 10,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 88° | 77° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 90° | 79° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 92° | 80° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 76° | 6,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 80° | 67° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 72° | 60° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 64° | 52° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for French Quarter
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Air quality and pollen in French Quarter
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 88°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 69% and wind is 7 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 10:00 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 10:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
