June is extremely warm in New Orleans and there is plenty to see and do around the city.
The average temperature now reaches a high of 31°C (that's about 88°F) during the day and only dips down to a warm 20°C (about 68°F) in the evenings.
June is however quite wet in New Orleans, so you can expect rain on an average of 13 days of the month. The average monthly rain is around 140mm but there are still 9 hours of average daily sunshine.
Being such a wet time of year, it is best to check local weather report before planing your trip to be sure of what to expect.
The Back to the Beach Festival at the beginning of the month takes place at Laketown in Kenner, along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
This festival features food, drink, live music, competitions and games.
Ocean Fest takes place in the middle of the month at the Aquarium of the Americas with a series of performances and events designed to teach people about sea life.
The Aquarium of the Americas features sealife from all over the world, including sharks, dolphins, jellyfish and turtles.
The International Arts Festival celebrates South American, African and Caribbean culture with a range of music performances and food.
The French Market Creole Tomato Festival celebrates the most famous of Louisiana fruits! As well as lively parade, there are cooking demonstrations, food and live music.
And beer lovers will enjoy the International Beer Tasting Event, which features beer from all over the world.
