WinterOff season ~56°F highs

Things to do in New Orleans in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit New Orleans, with average highs around 56°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

New Orleans Museum of Art

art museum in New Orleans, Louisiana

2Indoor escape

New Orleans Mint

mint

3Indoor escape

The Cabildo

historic building in New Orleans, Louisiana

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

New Orleans in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit New Orleans?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit New Orleans, with average highs around 56°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in New Orleans in January?

Average daytime highs are around 56°F, compared with 90°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in New Orleans in January?

Top picks for January: New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans Mint, The Cabildo, New Orleans Jazz Museum, French Quarter.