Cajun Country FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Cajun Country.

When is the best time to visit Cajun Country?

Louisiana’s Cajun Country can be visited year round thanks to its mild climate, but the best seasons to travel are Spring and Autumn when temperatures are pleasant, and festivals are at their peak. Spring temperatures are warm and hover around the low to mid 20s. Summer is generally hot with temperatures reaching the low 30s. Autumn remains warm with September still in the high 20s and November finishing in the mid to high teens. Winter temperatures tend to range between the mid-teens and single digits but lift just enough in time for the Cajun version of Mardi Gras in February, the Courir de Mardi Gras.

What is the time difference between the UK and Cajun Country?

GMT – 5 hours

What places combine well with Cajun Country?

Cajun Country is just one part of this distinctive region of the Deep South, so make sure you see the rest of the region by taking a short drive over to Plantation Country along the Mississippi River or further south into the vibrant and diverse city of New Orleans.

What are the main cultural events in Cajun Country?

February/March – Courir de Mardi Gras
April – Festival International de Louisiane
September – Louisiana Food & Wine Festival
October – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles