French Quarter Weather Forecast
French Quarter weather: 65°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
French Quarter is a tourist attraction in New Orleans. French Quarter is a landmark known for Bourbon Street and Creole townhouses.
Right now it is 65°F (18°C) in French Quarter with overcast. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 59°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit French Quarter is February, April, 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 91°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 Gulf State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 4.3°F below the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing 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.
Weather in French Quarter right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:44 PM, Oct 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 59° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 60° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 58° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 65° | 0% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 70° | 3% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 73° | 38% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 71° | 9% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 70° | 5% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 73° | 13% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 77° / 62° | 12% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 57° | 8% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 59° | 7% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 53° | 10% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 52° | 13% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 57° | 16% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 65° | 19% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 2 |
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 | 91° | 80° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 87° | 76° | 5,6 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, 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 tourist attraction 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 65°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit French Quarter?
February, April, 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 10:44 PM.
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 Gulf State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 October 26, 2026 at 10:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
