The best time to visit New Orleans is from February to May when the weather is comfortably cool and the celebrations are in full swing.
If you’re not interested in Mardi Gras mania, plan to visit in December or January, when the city is calm and you don’t have to worry about making hotel reservations a year in advance. To save on room rates, travel in the summer or fall.
Just note that these seasons are known for their stifling heat and humidity, not to mention the threat of hurricanes.