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One important thing too is going out at night. Chicago will cool off comfortably. Not cool enough to need a jacket most likely, but cool enough to be comfortable after a hot muggy day. Nola most likely won't cool off at night and could be miserable to go out in to experience the famous Nola nightlife.
People have been complaining about the weather but the difference between Chicago and NOLA in the summer is about 5-10 degrees. Not a deal breaker by any means.
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Take away the direct sunlight; take away the added humidity in NOLA; take away the breezes in Chicago, especially the cooling ones near the Lake. You're still talking the difference between spending all day outside in the 90s vs the 80s; you're still talking the average nightly temperatures in the 60s/70s vs 80s. That's pretty HOT for someone who wants to relax and check out the sights.
Temperatures are more pleasant for 99% of the population in Chicago vs NOLA during the height of summer. It's just a fact.
One important thing too is going out at night. Chicago will cool off comfortably. Not cool enough to need a jacket most likely, but cool enough to be comfortable after a hot muggy day. Nola most likely won't cool off at night and could be miserable to go out in to experience the famous Nola nightlife.
The difference is again 7 degrees.
Chicago averages 68 in the morning, NOLA 75. We're not talking any appreciable difference, most people will barely notice it, some might not even notice it. Either way, it's not going to keep anyone inside.
Chicago averages 68 in the morning, NOLA 75. We're not talking any appreciable difference, most people will barely notice it, some might not even notice it. Either way, it's not going to keep anyone inside.
In my home there's a big difference between 63 degrees and 70 degrees as to which one is cool and comfortable, and I can tell the difference, I imagine pretty much anyone can feel a 7 degree difference. And we are not just talking degrees, but humidity, winds, and amount of sunshine, as well as probability for hotter days.
I happened to do a July in New Orleans (vacation) when I was staying in Minneapolis. The difference was noticeable but not extreme. During the day I and plenty of other people were walking, going into and out of little shops, etc. At night was of course when New Orleans truly came alive.
Point is, the weather is not a deal breaker or even really that 'bad'. Chicago gets plenty of 90 degree days, they're just more broken up by 80 and 70 degree days. There is a good probability the OP will book his trip when the weather in NOLA and Chicago are about the same despite the average being 7 degrees cooler in Chicago.
NOLA in the summer is a lot more stable than Chicago, meaning it's pretty much the same high everyday, whereas Chicago is constantly oscillating from one cold front to the other in a 75-95 degree range.
Yea, weather has variability--so we're talking about using the average here. On average it's 7 degrees, but it might be smaller. By the same token, it might also be greater. Averages. There is a much higher probability that the weather in Chicago will be cooler than in NOLA than that they will be the same. There is a probability that NOLA will be much hotter than Chicago--because we're using averages.
I'm not sure why this is a point of contention. Weather is a pretty big component of why summer is the low season for tourism in New Orleans. You'll certainly save some money going during the summer compared to other seasons, but that's because it's got a good chance of being uncomfortably hot for many people. It's certainly not a dealbreaker, but it's enough to have swayed people in bulk in terms of visiting.
With that as just one factor among others, Chicago seems like a better choice.
Yea, weather has variability--so we're talking about using the average here. On average it's 7 degrees, but it might be smaller. By the same token, it might also be greater. Averages. There is a much higher probability that the weather in Chicago will be cooler than in NOLA than that they will be the same. There is a probability that NOLA will be much hotter than Chicago--because we're using averages.
I'm not sure why this is a point of contention. Weather is a pretty big component of why summer is the low season for tourism in New Orleans. You'll certainly save some money going during the summer compared to other seasons, but that's because it's got a good chance of being uncomfortably hot for many people. It's certainly not a dealbreaker, but it's enough to have swayed people in bulk in terms of visiting.
With that as just one factor among others, Chicago seems like a better choice.
Is summer the low season in NOLA? I have been in February (Mardi Gras), May and July. Between May and July I didn't see a difference. Certainly in February there was for their largest festival.
Is summer the low season in NOLA? I have been in February (Mardi Gras), May and July. Between May and July I didn't see a difference. Certainly in February there was for their largest festival.
Well, yea, the summer is the low season. You can pretty easily look that up--doesn't really even need to be asked. I mean, it seems weird to not notice it and then also additionally not notice that summer temperatures are pretty noticeably hotter, muggier and generally more uncomfortable in NOLA than Chicago. Of course, it's possible since there's always going to variations based on specific conditions during a visit, but it's just not that probable (though possible).
So now that that's established, your vote is for Chicago?
So now that that's established, your vote is for Chicago?
Of course not, being 7 degrees warmer doesn't make a big difference. I'm not sure if anything is established either, NOLA is pretty busy in July and the hotels I paid for weren't cheaper than the ones I paid in May.
Of course not, being 7 degrees warmer doesn't make a big difference. I'm not sure if anything is established either, NOLA is pretty busy in July and the hotels I paid for weren't cheaper than the ones I paid in May.
7 degrees warmer isn't something people feel? That's interesting. Add higher humidity, a more intense sun, and much less likelihood of a cooling breeze. How about that? You basically don't really have any legs to stand on for this argument. Sure, it's not a deal breaker, but it is what it is.
Again, local conditions/experiences change. How do you think averages, mediums, etc. work?
Either can probably work for the guy. New Orleans might actually be significantly cheaper for a lot of things, so he might actually be able to splurge on more things here and there than in Chicago. Personally, I'd go with Chicago as there's more to do. He's already leaning towards it anyhow. Probably what makes more sense is to do more of pointing towards what there is to see and do, then see which potential itinerary is more appealing. Either one could be good.
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