Weather in New Orleans in August
In an average August, New Orleans sees a daily high around 88°F and a low around 78°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 88°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 84°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 78°F |
| Typical low range | 75°F to 81°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
99°F
2023-08-27
Lowest
79°F
2012-08-19
Low
Highest
85°F
2023-08-27
Lowest
66°F
2004-08-14
Feels-like
Highest
136°F
2023-08-26
Lowest
79°F
2012-08-19
Humidity
Highest
25.9 g/m³
2019-08-12
Lowest
11.9 g/m³
2004-08-14
Wind
Highest
73 mph
2005-08-29
Lowest
4 mph
1993-08-09
Gust
Highest
111 mph
2005-08-29
Lowest
9 mph
1993-08-18
Precip
Wettest
20.40 in
2012
Driest
1.29 in
2023
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