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New Orleans Weather

judy0330 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:12:51 GMT

We are going to New Orleans on 4/1. I always find this in-between time the hardest to pack for. I would really appreciate input from anybody who lives in the area about what people are wearing this time of year. Still cool enough for long pants/jeans? What kind of jacket? Thanks so much for any advice!

Re: New Orleans Weather

Sadiesadie — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:28:10 GMT

@judy0330 : Timely question as our daughter and hubby will be there that weekend for a wedding. Easy to check the temps online for those dates but nice to hear from personal experience

Re: New Orleans Weather

barb40 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:36:25 GMT

I always check the weather channel app when traveling. Have a great time!

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judy0330 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:44:19 GMT

Yes -- I check the weather every day -- which is exactly why I asked the question of people who actually live there! I know

that humidity can often make it feel warmer than the temperature shows.

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momoftwo2007 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:22:48 GMT

I used to live in New Orleans and still visit there. In April, it is in the 70s. So, I wear my summer clothes (shorts, short sleeve t-shirts, sandals.). You probably will need a very thin cardigan or capris for morning or night time. But most of time, at least for me, I am fine in my summer outfits. I never needed a jacet in April, maybe just a sweatshirt or a cardigan. (Or a water resistant jacket, since it does rain quite a bit there).

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Perkup — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:51:25 GMT

I'm in a New Orleans suburb. The weather this time of year is usually in the high 60' to low 70's It might be a little early to be sure of April 1st, but our weather forecast should be on television in about half an hour, so I'll watch and come back to give you a possible forecast.. Where are you staying?

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Perkup — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:54:23 GMT

Just watched two channels and neither went out as far as the first. Through Friday the temps will be 50's at night and 70's during the day. Ifyou have allergies the pollen count is very high. Assuming that you're staying in thd Quarter, you may not be out much, but you will need a light weight jacket in the evening. I'd plan on slacks and a long sleeve tee during the day (or something similar). The same would work just fine at night. It's too early for sun dresses, and the like. Comfortable shoes No word on whether there might be raiin, but it will be clear throuh Friday (light rain only on Wednesday). I will check the weather for you on Tuesday or Wednesday and let you know what they are forecasting for the 1st at that time, so watch for a reply.

Please be careful. You will be in New Orleans, and we are not known for our personal safety in the Quarter. Stay only on the main drag - don't drift down the side streets, and hang onto any handbags or whatever. Be aware of your surroundings. Hope you have a wonderful time.

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judy0330 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:48:04 GMT

@Perkup Thank you SO much!! We will be in New Orleans -- then outside -- then coming back. We are staying at the Hotel Monteleone first and then the Ritz Carlton. Your information was incredibly helpful. Thanks again!!!!

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corismom1 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 20:25:20 GMT

I live here and the weather now has been different from other years. It has been a tad chilly and I'm wearing a sweater at night. This week it has been in the 70's with cool nights and low humidity. Everything is blooming and my allergies are off the chart. I would pack a little of everything, pants, cardigan, tops / tees and sandals. Get a pedicure

If you are going out to dinner, and you should , bring a nice Spring dress or skirt, comfy shoes and don't bring good jewelry.I hope you enjoy our city, don't go out to the quarter late, eat well, shop on Magazine Street, Have fun !

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shoesnbags — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:40:54 GMT

@judy0330

I live in the New Orleans area, and I'm still comfortable in jeans rather than shorts. But that all depends on the climate you're used to at home. My son who lives in Chicago strips down to a tee shirt in December when he visits because it feels so mild compared to what he's become used to. The temps have been up and down, so I listed the predicted weather conditions for the few days preceding your visit to give you an idea. This is from our local TV station, which is usually pretty accurate. Be sure to bring a raincoat or umbrella - our "showers" are more like downpours. Bring a light jacket or coverup for evenings. Weatherwise, this is a great time of year to visit New Orleans! We haven't gotten into the heat and humidity yet, and the wet, damp winter days are over. Hope you have a great time!

Thu Thursday March 28
Partly Cloudy
High 75°
Low 55°
Rain 0%
Fri Friday March 29
Partly Cloudy
78°
61°
Rain 20%
Sat Saturday March 30
Showers
77°
62°
Rain 40%
Sun Sunday March 31
Showers
74°
61°
Rain 50%

Re: New Orleans Weather

judy0330 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 01:32:11 GMT

@shoesnbags Thank you!!

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Perkup — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 22:57:33 GMT

Hi Judy0330. Hope you haven't left yet, but I had a couple of days of staying in bed with somebody's bug. Anyway, not much is different from my first post to you. It is rather chilly here today - a cold front arrived last night. Right now it's 50 here at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, but the rain is leaving and it should warm up. The temps tomorrow should range from the high 50's to 70 tomorrow (4/1/19). On Tuesday the temps should be 62 at night to 70 during the day, and on Wednesday 60 at night to 74 during the day. So far no rain is predicted for the next few days. I hope your stay here will be safe and fun. There is lots to do anad see here, but do remember to stay in the highly populated areas. No side streets, please.

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judy0330 — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:52:06 GMT

@Perkup Thanks so much!! It looks like it will be cool our first few days and then warm up. We are really looking forward to the trip! I will tell you about it when we come home. I hope you are feeling better! Thanks again!

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judy0330 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:11:15 GMT

@Perkup We had a great week in New Orleans! Great food (Commander's Palace was our favorite restaurant) -- discovered beignets (perhaps the world's most perfect food!) -- saw and did an incredible amount. The WWII Museum was fantastic -- we loved walking around the French Quarter and Garden District -- we did a swamp boat tour -- and went flight seeing on a float plane. We went to a demonstration and lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking and had Hurricanes at Pat O'Briens. We went to a concert at Preservation Hall. We went to Mardi Gras World -- which I thoguht would be stupid but it was actually very interesting to see the floats and learn about how they are made -- especially having gone to a similar place in Rio de Janiero to see the floats and learn more about Carnivale.

We visited two plantations and stayed on one for two nights. We were not as happy with the plantation accommodations as we were with the hotels we stayed at in New Orleans -- The Monteleone (we had drinks at the Carousel Bar) and The Ritz Carlton. (We stayed at the plantation in between two stays in New Orleans.) We went to Baton Rouge to the Old State Capitol (what a building!) and learned a lot more than we already knew about Huey Long. The only negative on the trip was the day we had 4" of rain and got totally soaked -- but that was nothing compared with a week of lots of fun and wonderful food! I would go back in a heartbeat!!

We were home for a few days and then went to NY for several nights to meet my stepson and family who came from Chicago for the kids' spring break. I have to laugh. We went to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with them -- two places I had never been -- having lived my whole life in NY/NJ/CT. It's crazy how frequently it happens that we don't visit the iconic places right in our own backyards!

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Financialgrl — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:09:55 GMT

@judy0330 wrote:
@Perkup We had a great week in New Orleans! Great food (Commander's Palace was our favorite restaurant) -- discovered beignets (perhaps the world's most perfect food!) -- saw and did an incredible amount. The WWII Museum was fantastic -- we loved walking around the French Quarter and Garden District -- we did a swamp boat tour -- and went flight seeing on a float plane. We went to a demonstration and lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking and had Hurricanes at Pat O'Briens. We went to a concert at Preservation Hall. We went to Mardi Gras World -- which I thoguht would be stupid but it was actually very interesting to see the floats and learn about how they are made -- especially having gone to a similar place in Rio de Janiero to see the floats and learn more about Carnivale.

We visited two plantations and stayed on one for two nights. We were not as happy with the plantation accommodations as we were with the hotels we stayed at in New Orleans -- The Monteleone (we had drinks at the Carousel Bar) and The Ritz Carlton. (We stayed at the plantation in between two stays in New Orleans.) We went to Baton Rouge to the Old State Capitol (what a building!) and learned a lot more than we already knew about Huey Long. The only negative on the trip was the day we had 4" of rain and got totally soaked -- but that was nothing compared with a week of lots of fun and wonderful food! I would go back in a heartbeat!!

We were home for a few days and then went to NY for several nights to meet my stepson and family who came from Chicago for the kids' spring break. I have to laugh. We went to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with them -- two places I had never been -- having lived my whole life in NY/NJ/CT. It's crazy how frequently it happens that we don't visit the iconic places right in our own backyards!

@judy0330I think I was there the same time as you - it was my fourth time there. I've done most of what you did other times while there. This time we walked a lot. We bought a pass for the Hop On/Hop Off (have done that many other places we've gone and it's always worked out well). Totally not worth it in New Orleans - the buses would all come full and there was always a long line waiting to get on - could barely use it. Never had that issue other cities - knowing this happens you'd think they would run more buses more often - mostly ended up hailing cabs instead.

We also went to a cooking demo at the N.O. School of Cooking - we did the demo, not the interactive and that was really fun. And I agree with you about the things in your own backyard you rarely visit. I'm in the burbs of DC and I rarely go to sites there anymore. We went to some of the restaurants in your post and another I really liked which is not fancy was Willie Mae's Scotch House for their chicken. We had to try 3 times before we got in and to do so, a cabbie told us you have to go Tues or Wed and get there by 3pm. First try there was a line snaking all around the place and they said it'd be an hour and a half wait. Second time, shorter line but still long. Fun trip!

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judy0330 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:31:09 GMT

@Financialgrl Yes -- definitely a fun city!! I forgot to mention MS Rau. A friend had told us about it. Have you been there? It is an "antiques store" -- but better than many museums we have visited. Things like an armoire that belonged to Peter the Great --George Washington artifacts -- a $10M blue diamond ring. Really incredible finds. They also have a "secret room" where they will take you if you ask. That is where the have most of their artwork. Degas sculptures -- etc -- etc. Amazing place!