Attractions in New Orleans, LA.
Visited by thousands of local and tourists each year, the historic cemeteries of New Orleans are hauntingly beautiful and charming. Often referred to as "cities of the dead", these cemeteries are characterized by unique above-ground tombs, funerary sculpture, and ornate ironwork. New Orleans' cemeteries are also the final resting place of famous and infamous characters alike: Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, World Chess Champion Paul Morphy,...
Our 7 day weather forecast for New Orleans updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Sunday 28th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:20 and will set at 19:36. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 26°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 23mph.
On Monday 29th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:19 and will set at 19:37. Today is epxected to be an extremely warm day and people are advised to stay hydrated and use sun protection if going outside. Temperatures today could reach as high as 29.5°C. Heavy rainfall which could cause localised flooding is expected at times. Watch out for severe weather warnings, 49mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 24mph.
On Tuesday 30th April 2024 the sun will rise at 06:18 and will set at 19:38. Today is epxected to be an extremely warm day and people are advised to stay hydrated and use sun protection if going outside. Temperatures today could reach as high as 30.4°C. Some moderate to heavy rain is expected, 8mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 25mph.
On Wednesday 01st May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:17 and will set at 19:38. Today is epxected to be an extremely warm day and people are advised to stay hydrated and use sun protection if going outside. Temperatures today could reach as high as 30.7°C. Some moderate to heavy rain is expected, 5mm of rainfall is possible today. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 14mph.
On Thursday 02nd May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:17 and will set at 19:39. Today is epxected to be an extremely warm day and people are advised to stay hydrated and use sun protection if going outside. Temperatures today could reach as high as 31.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 16mph.
On Friday 03rd May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:16 and will set at 19:40. Today is epxected to be an extremely warm day and people are advised to stay hydrated and use sun protection if going outside. Temperatures today could reach as high as 29.7°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 18mph.
On Saturday 04th May 2024 the sun will rise at 06:15 and will set at 19:40. Today is epxected to be an extremely warm day and people are advised to stay hydrated and use sun protection if going outside. Temperatures today could reach as high as 31.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
Our weather forecast for New Orleans is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
501 Basin Street, Suite 3C
New Orleans
LA
70112
504-525-3377
Visited by thousands of local and tourists each year, the historic cemeteries of New Orleans are hauntingly beautiful and charming.
Often referred to as "cities of the dead", these cemeteries are characterized by unique above-ground tombs, funerary sculpture, and ornate ironwork. New Orleans' cemeteries are also the final resting place of famous and infamous characters alike: Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, World Chess Champion Paul Morphy, and Civil Rights leader Homer Plessy, just to name a few.
Since 1974, Save Our Cemeteries (SOC) has been protecting, preserving, promoting and protecting the historic cemeteries of New Orleans through restoration, education, and advocacy. Programs include restoration workshops, lectures, cemetery tours, an annual cemetery seminar, various fundraisers throughout the year, and primarily, advocating for and restoring abandoned tombs. SOC is the only cemetery non-profit organization in the City.
SOC Cemetery Tours:
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 (in the Garden District)
10:30 a.m. Daily
$15 per person
Children under 12 free
Tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
St. Louis Cemetery No.1 (near the French Quarter)
Tours are conducted at 10:00 a.m.,11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and at 10:00 a.m on Sunday.
$20 per person. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
Cemetery tours are SOC's largest fundraising activity and provide almost 100% of the funding for SOC's Restoration Program.