Tulane University
- Weather

When It Rains, It Is a Disaster

the NOLA weather is, for the most part, the best you can find in the country. But when the downpour comes, it will flood the street within 20 minutes. Be prepared to get wet shoes while walking to classes. Not fun at all! It happened five times during my freshman year.

Humidity and Bipolar Weather

When it's not sunny and humid, it's often dreary and rainy in New Orleans. One day it could be absolutely beautiful and the next it could pour all day so the weather is often pretty random. Since New Orleans is below sea level, winters can get relatively cold because of the dampness in the air. However, you never have to worry about snowstorms or extreme cold, and it stays warm and pretty well until january.

Well, It IS New Orleans...

New Orleans is bipolar to the extreme; one day it will be 75, the next 50. And it could be either January or September. Also, even when it gets cold, it still tends to feel humid, which sort of settles in your bones. It also rains a decent amount, so bring rain boots and keep an umbrella handy. HOWEVER, there are palm trees and you can wear shorts year-round, so it is worth it.