Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
New Orleans
United States · North America
New Orleans is most comfortable in spring and winter. Summers are hot and winters are mild. Rain is frequent in most months.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
49°F to 88°F
Rain
12 days/mo
Sunshine
9.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
74%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid air through much of the month.
58%Aug share of very humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 94° and nights feel near 86°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
43%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 90°F
Rain31%
Cloud52%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 93°F
Rain39%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Feels 93°F
Rain37%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening84°F
Feels 91°F
Rain19%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology