Pack or skip
Winter coat for New Orleans in October
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 63°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
New Orleans in October averages highs of 80°F, lows of 63°F, 7 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 63°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 October.