Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in August
In an average August, New Orleans sees a daily high around 88°F and a low around 80°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 88°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 84°F to 91°F |
| Average low | 80°F |
| Typical low range | 77°F to 82°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
2023-08-26
Lowest
77°F
1986-08-30
Low
Highest
86°F
2023-08-24
Lowest
65°F
2004-08-16
Feels-like
Highest
134°F
2023-08-27
Lowest
77°F
1986-08-30
Humidity
Highest
25.4 g/m³
2021-08-31
Lowest
12.5 g/m³
1989-08-10
Wind
Highest
57 mph
2005-08-29
Lowest
4 mph
2016-08-23
Precip
Wettest
17.15 in
2012
Driest
1.71 in
2023
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