New Orleans in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in New Orleans in august 2025
The weather in New Orleans in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
24%
23%
4%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
29%
28%
4%
Weather at 6pm
88°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
25%
23%
4%
Weather at 3am
81°F
48%
24%
21%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in New Orleans in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in New Orleans in august.
The climate of New Orleans in august is tolerable
In august in New Orleans, the climate is wet (with 7.7in of precipitation over 13 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 6.7in of precipitation over 12 days.
The climate is very warm around this city this month. The high seasonal norm is 92°F. The minimum is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in New Orleans is 86°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in New Orleans in august with a maximum record of 97°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2009. You can plan to have 86°F or more across the month.
On this month of august, day length in New Orleans is generally 13:13. Sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset is at 18:41.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
New Orleans: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in september to New Orleans. more information
If you can push the dates of your trip to New Orleans forward, the month of september has a better weather forecast than august. more information
August: another location in Louisiana?
If you want to go to Louisiana in august, there are destinations with better weather than New Orleans:
In august, Shreveport, Alexandria (Louisiane), Marksville, Marsh Island, Monroe and Natchitoches have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of New Orleans in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 92°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 72°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 87°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (43%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.5in (2012) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.43km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:41 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:13 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in New Orleans in august 2024:
81°F to 94°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 97°F
79°F to 94°F
81°F to 97°F
81°F to 99°F
81°F to 101°F
83°F to 99°F
81°F to 97°F
83°F to 95°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 97°F
81°F to 97°F
79°F to 94°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 97°F
83°F to 94°F
81°F to 97°F
81°F to 95°F
79°F to 94°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 94°F
81°F to 94°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 92°F
77°F to 79°F
76°F to 79°F
Map: other cities in Louisiana in august
Cities near New Orleans:
| Slidell in august | tolerable weather |
| Port Sulphur in august | tolerable weather |
| Houma in august | tolerable weather |
| Grand Isle in august | tolerable weather |
| Morgan City in august | tolerable weather |
| Baton Rouge in august | tolerable weather |
| New Iberia in august | good weather |
| Marsh Island in august | good weather |
| Opelousas in august | good weather |
| Marksville in august | good weather |
| Pecan Island in august | good weather |
| Oakdale in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for New Orleans in august:
Weather data for New Orleans for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in New Orleans. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in New Orleans can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to New Orleans.