Best time to visit The Louisiana coast
The best time to visit the Louisiana coast is usually May, June and October, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and February are the weakest (C- and C). The quietest months are January and February, and storm risk peaks in September.
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The Louisiana coast month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | C- | 62°F | 61°F | 33% | 3.5 ft | Quiet | Very low |
| February | C | 64°F | 62°F | 26% | 3 ft | Quiet | Very low |
| March | B | 69°F | 68°F | 30% | 3.2 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| April | B+ | 73°F | 74°F | 27% | 3.4 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| May | A- | 79°F | 80°F | 44% | 2.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 84°F | 85°F | 46% | 2.6 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| July | A- | 86°F | 88°F | 66% | 1.8 ft | Very busy | Low |
| August | A- | 87°F | 89°F | 54% | 1.5 ft | Busy | High |
| September | B | 84°F | 85°F | 45% | 2.2 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | A- | 76°F | 78°F | 21% | 3.1 ft | Quiet | Moderate |
| November | B+ | 71°F | 73°F | 23% | 3.3 ft | Quiet | Very low |
| December | C+ | 66°F | 65°F | 27% | 3.1 ft | Quiet | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 1 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in the Louisiana coast
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
- Grand Isle Beach Rentals May A-SatBSunBMonA-TueA-WedB+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit the Louisiana coast?
- The best time to visit the Louisiana coast is usually May, June and October, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and February are the weakest (C- and C). The quietest months are January and February, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit the Louisiana coast?
- Crowds are usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in June and July (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in the Louisiana coast?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in the Louisiana coast?
- The sea is warmest in July and August (about 89°F) and coolest in January and February (about 61°F).