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New Orleans Weather in August

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August Overview


Together with July, August is the hottest month in New Orleans as temperatures reach highs of 92°F (33°C). The water temperature of the nearby Gulf of Mexico has now reached its yearly high of 86°F (30°C). Together with the heat also comes high humidity and a lot of rain- August is the rainiest month in New Orleans with an average of 12 rainy days. Whether rain or not, the sun still shines for 8 hours each day on average and temperatures rarely drop below 76°F (25°C). Watch out for hurricanes as the riskiest time starts in mid-August.

When there is no rain, the best way to spend the hot and humid days is on the beach- and the area around New Orleans has some fantastic beaches! There are also plenty of events going on in New Orleans in August to keep you busy. Foodies should check out the Coolinary New Orleans, music lovers can head to the Satchmo Summerfest and everyone could have fun at the Red Dress Run.


High and Low Temperature in August °F

Water Temperature in August °F

Current Weather New Orleans

90°F clear sky
Local Time

Hourly 10 Days

Averages New Orleans

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

High °F

64° 66° 73° 79° 85° 90° 92° 92° 88° 81° 75° 65°

Low °F

45° 47° 54° 61° 68° 74° 76° 76° 72° 62° 53° 46°

Sun

5 6 7 8 9 9 8 8 8 8 6 5

Rain days

7 6 5 4 4 10 11 12 8 5 5 6

Water °F

59° 61° 61° 68° 77° 82° 84° 86° 86° 77° 68° 63°


New Orleans Weather by Month

Best Time to Visit New Orleans

Weatherwise it can be recommended to visit New Orleans almost all year round. July and August though can get pretty hot and humid. From February until May the Mardi Gras celebration is at its height and accompanied by some pleasant, mild weather.

Even in the coldest winter months daytime temperatures reach warm highs of 64°F (18°C) and hotel prices are at the lowest. If you want to swim in the nearby Gulf of Mexico you should wait until April/May. The least rainy months are April, May and October. And the hurricane season in Louisiana runs from June until November.

Things to know about New Orleans

The Big Easy- New Orleans can’t be compared with any other city on this planet! Located in Louisiana, New Orleans is particularly well known for the Mardi Gras (carnival) and jazz music. New Orleans is basically surrounded by the water of the Mississippi and Lake Pontchartrain. Thanks to the Mississippi, New Orleans flourished as the paddlewheeler ships were able to bring all sorts of goods from the north of the States to the south. Today these paddlewheelers can be cruised on up and down the Mississippi.


First, New Orleans was the capital of the French colony of Louisiana. Later on though it became a Spanish colony. The descendendants of the Spanish and French were called Creoles and they then took over New Orleans. In 1803 New Orleans became part of the USA. The Creoles continued to inhabit the French Quarter and their architectural style is still visible today. What you can see in French Quater:


Then if you jump on one of the famous St. Charles Streetcars, you will get from Canal Street to the Garden District where you can find some stunning villas.


Other things to do around the city:

If you are looking for some outdoor time and entertainment for the kids- here we go:


Last but not least, the weather in New Orleans is fantastic and allows you to swim almost all year round. Below you can find out a bit about the nearest and best beaches.




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