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New Orleans or Seattle?
Both are culture, food and architecture destinations in North America. New Orleans adds history and nightlife. Seattle adds nature and mountains.
| New Orleans | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Cost of a week | mid-priced | expensive |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Warmest month | June, 31°C | August, 26°C |
| Coolest month | January, 16°C | January, 8°C |
| Known for | French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, Garden District | Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Olympic Sculpture Park |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | New Orleans | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°C | 8°C |
| Feb | 20°C | 8°C |
| Mar | 22°C | 11°C |
| Apr | 25°C | 15°C |
| May | 28°C | 19°C |
| Jun | 31°C | 22°C |
| Jul | 31°C | 25°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 26°C |
| Sep | 29°C | 21°C |
| Oct | 26°C | 16°C |
| Nov | 21°C | 10°C |
| Dec | 19°C | 8°C |
So which one?
Pick New Orleans if…
you want history and nightlife. It also works in March, April, May, October, November, when Seattle is off-season.
Pick Seattle if…
you want nature and mountains. It also works in June, July, August, September.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is New Orleans or Seattle cheaper?
New Orleans is mid-priced for a week, Seattle is expensive.
Which is warmer, New Orleans or Seattle?
New Orleans peaks at 31°C in June; Seattle peaks at 26°C in August.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.