New Orleans Weather in August

What's the weather like in New Orleans (Louisiana) in August 2024?

The climate in New Orleans during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in New Orleans and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

New Orleans weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.6°C 90.6°F
Nightly temperature 23.5°C 74.2°F
Average temperature 28°C 82.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 163 mm 6.4 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 29.8°C 85.7°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in New Orleans with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in New Orleans

New Orleans average temperature in August

August rainfall

New Orleans average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

New Orleans average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in New Orleans in August 2024.