Pack or skip
Insect repellent for New Orleans in May
Verdict
Pack it
Warm (85°F) plus 9 rainy days = mosquito conditions.
Why
New Orleans in May averages highs of 85°F, lows of 68°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means insect repellent earns its space in the bag. Warm (85°F) plus 9 rainy days = mosquito conditions.