Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in New Orleans with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New Orleans in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in New Orleans with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 27°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in New Orleans will be around 33°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 166 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for New Orleans. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
New Orleans in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
166 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit New Orleans?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in New Orleans. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in New Orleans runs from June to November.
Temperature records for New Orleans in August
With 39°C, New Orleans hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in New Orleans
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in New Orleans, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in New Orleans
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for New Orleans, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 11 days of rain in New Orleans.
Daily UV Index in August in New Orleans
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in New Orleans, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in New Orleans Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in New Orleans, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in New Orleans Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in New Orleans, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for New Orleans
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Average Weather in New Orleans by Month
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