★★★
Budget
Holiday Inn NEW ORLEANS-DOWNTOWN SUPERDOME by IHG
From $84 / night
Check Prices on Trip.com →
Things to Do in Houma in April
April weather, activities, events & insider tips
Shoulder Season · Good Value
April Weather in Houma
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
77°F (25°C)
High Temp
62°F (17°C)
Low Temp
0.1 inches (3 mm)
Rainfall
70%
Humidity
Is April Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
Advantages
- + Warm dry days hit 25°C/77°F, giving you the sweet spot for swamp tours before summer's sticky humidity rolls in.
- + Spring seafood peaks now, crawfish season is in full swing by mid-April, and Houma's roadside boils keep newspaper-covered tables piled high until midnight.
- + Hotel rates stay shoulder-season soft; you'll pay 25, 30% less than during May's bayou-fishing tournament increase.
- + Mosquito pressure stays light until late May, so dusk airboat rides don't demand head-to-toe repellent armor.
Considerations
- − UV index climbs to 8, fair-skinned visitors burn in 20 minutes on open-water charters.
- − Some swamp-tour operators trim weekday departures after Easter. Book at least 10 days out or you'll be stuck with 7 a.m. slots.
- − April humidity sits at 70% and feels fine, until you step into an un-air-conditioned Cajun dancehall where sweat rings appear within minutes.
Best Activities in April
Top things to do during your visit
Atchafalaya Basin Airboat Tours
Low April water levels expose mud banks where gators sunbathe shoulder-to-shoulder; guides can nose boats within 3 m (10 ft) without spooking them. Morning runs from 7, 9 a.m. stay cooler and glass-calm, while afternoon runs add wind chop yet deliver better bird-watching as ibis and spoonbills feed.
Booking Tip: Reserve 10, 14 days ahead and confirm headphones are provided, airboat engines crank out 95 dB. Licensed operators list morning or sunset slots in the booking widget below.
Crawfish Farm & Boil Experience
April is the tail-end of harvest. Ponds are drained daily and you can wade in with hip boots, scoop mesh traps, then watch a Cajun grandfather dump 15 kg (33 lb) of live crawfish into a propane kettle seasoned with cayenne and lemon halves. Tables are newspaper. Eat with bare hands.
Booking Tip: Most farms insist on groups of 4+; solo travelers can tag onto afternoon sessions, look for experiences that include transport from Houma town center. Check current listings in the booking section.
Downtown Cajun Dancehall Night Tours
Humid evenings turn dancehalls into steam chambers, good for two-stepping until 1 a.m. Live accordion and washboard bands kick off at 9 p.m., but locals roll in after 10. Wear breathable cotton. Polyester clings instantly.
Booking Tip: Historic venues charge no cover. But tours bundle transport and guarantee entry when cruise-ship crowds spike on weekends. See current dancehall tours below.
Bayou Black Kayak Paddles
Still water mirrors cypress knees like black glass at dawn. April's 25°C (77°F) air and scant rainfall let you paddle 8 km (5 miles) of serpentine bayou without rain gear. Keep an eye out for otter pups learning to fish.
Booking Tip: Tide is minimal. Plan 2.5-hour loops starting 8 a.m. to beat headwinds. Outfitters supply dry bags, book single or tandem kayaks through the widget.
Terrebonne Parish Shrimp Plant Walk-Through
Brown shrimp season opens mid-April, processing plants run morning shifts where you'll smell crushed ice and brine while 10 kg (22 lb) nets of fresh catch tumble onto conveyor belts. Steel-toe boots are provided.
Booking Tip: Ages 12+ only because floors stay wet. Tours run weekdays. Reserve early in the week since plants shut down if coastal winds stop the boats. Current dates sit in the booking widget.
Where to Stay in Houma in April
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for April travellers.
★★★
Budget
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Canal St. French Quarter
From $109 / night
Check Prices on Trip.com →
April Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
Late April
Terrebonne Parish Spring Crawfish Festival
Main Street closes for two days of crawfish races, étouffée cook-offs, and zydeco stages. Paper trays overflow with 1 kg (2.2 lb) crawfish sacks. Bring cash, card readers fry in the humidity.
Packing Checklist
Bookmark this page — your progress is saved between visits
Need the full list with shopping links?
Climate-specific gear, brand recommendations, and what to leave at home.
View Houma Packing List →Essential Tips
Insider knowledge and common pitfalls to avoid
Insider Knowledge
Skip the 11 a.m. swamp tours. Water temps rise and gators slip underwater for the afternoon. Locals swear by the 7 a.m. launch.
Crawfish prices drop after 3 p.m. at roadside stands because trucks are full and ice melts, buy then and reheat later.
Historic dancehalls let you haul in your own beer in a soft cooler if you buy the band a round, cuts costs by half compared to bar prices.
Most kayak outfitters waive rental fees if you help hose boats at 11 a.m., ask nicely and wear clothes you don't mind smelling like bayou.
Avoid These Mistakes
Booking swamp tours after 10 a.m. turns flat-bottom boats into slow-roasting ovens under April sun plus black-water reflection.
Wearing flip-flops to crawfish boils, boiling water splashes will scar ankles
Don't expect downtown Houma sidewalks, most nightlife clusters along the bayou levees with gravel parking and zero pedestrian paths.
Book Experiences in Houma
Top-rated things to do in Houma this April
Explore More Activities in Houma
Didn't see anything interesting yet?
Browse Viator's full catalog of tours, day trips, food experiences, and private guides in Houma.
See All Houma Tours on Viator