Pack or skip
Winter coat for New Orleans in April
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 61°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
New Orleans in April averages highs of 79°F, lows of 61°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 61°F — a coat is overkill.
What to bring instead
Consider packable down jacket instead →
See the pack-or-skip verdict for packable down jacket in New Orleans in April.