What to expect in New Orleans in August
August is usually the wrong time for New Orleans: 33° / 24°. Consider November · October instead.
New Orleans weather in August
Typical conditions in New Orleans during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 33°C 91°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C 75°F |
| Rainfall | Wet 55/100 |
| Total rainfall | 133 mm5.2 in |
| Rainy days | 11 |
| Daylight | 13 h 13 min |
| How it feels | Hot — midday shade matters |
Average highs sit around 33°C with lows near 24°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Low for New Orleans — plenty of space at the main sights.
Prices & value
This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year.
What to pack
Lightweight, breathable clothes, strong sun protection and a refillable bottle — highs near 33°C make midday heat the main constraint. Add a compact rain shell and shoes you do not mind soaking; this is one of the wetter months.
What it costs
This is one of the cheaper months to visit New Orleans. Flights and accommodation sit near their yearly floor, and you can usually book late without being punished for it. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 63% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in August, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
New Orleans in August compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 32° / 23° | Low | $ | 62 |
| July | 33° / 24° | Moderate | $ | 58 |
| August · This month | 33° / 24° | Low | $ | 63 |
| September | 32° / 22° | Low | $ | 65 |
| October | 27° / 17° | Moderate | $$ | 62 |
These months score higher for New Orleans on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in August
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in August.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
