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New Orleans in August: go or not?

Mixed period. New Orleans in August: 4.9/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 29.95°N · 90.07°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
New Orleans · August
4.9
26–31°
Temperature
67%
Rain
8h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Nathan Bingle via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in August

In the height of summer, New Orleans sees high temperatures (31.0°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 67.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

August ranks 9 out of 12 months in New Orleans. Compared to July: 6 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in August

UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Daylight
13.1h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 46
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Is August the right month?

The best month in New Orleans is October (8.4/10), 3.5 pts higher than August.

See October →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

New Orleans is one of the most singular American cities: French/Spanish/African/Creole heritage, jazz born here (Louis Armstrong), Cajun cuisine, Mardi Gras. October is my favorite month (8.6/10): 68-81°F, 28% rain, end of the stifling heat, festivals (Voodoo Festival late October).

Read Gilles' full review →

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.

Country · USA

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 61°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 73%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location

Where is New Orleans ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
USA
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.4 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
29.95°N · 90.07°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit New Orleans?
October is the best month with 81°F highs, 68°F lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 28.0% rainy days. The months of October & April offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does New Orleans get in October?
New Orleans averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in October. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in New Orleans?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in New Orleans in October?
In October, overnight lows reach 68°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is New Orleans good in winter?
In winter (December-February), New Orleans scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains October with a score of 7.9/10.
When should you avoid New Orleans?
January is the most difficult month to visit New Orleans, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in New Orleans in August?
The average UV index reaches 8 in August in New Orleans (high), with about 13.1h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.