August weather in New Orleans, LA
The average temperature in New Orleans in August is 84.7°F (78.6°F–90.8°F). Average precipitation: 6.46 inches.
August is a summer month in New Orleans, and is warmer than the annual average of 70.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 12.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 5m. For travel, August is a wet month.
Avg High
90.8°F
Avg Low
78.6°F
Precipitation
6.46 in
Daylight
13h 5m
August records in New Orleans
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 100.0°F (2010) | 73.9°F (1995) | 1.36 in (2019) |
| August 2 | 99.0°F (1999) | 70.0°F (1994) | 2.06 in (1991) |
| August 3 | 98.1°F (1999) | 75.0°F (1993) | 2.10 in (2021) |
| August 4 | 97.0°F (1999) | 73.0°F (2018) | 1.62 in (2012) |
| August 5 | 98.1°F (2023) | 71.1°F (1994) | 1.41 in (2010) |
| August 6 | 98.1°F (1999) | 73.9°F (1996) | 1.70 in (2015) |
| August 7 | 98.1°F (2023) | 75.0°F (2004) | 1.33 in (2025) |
| August 8 | 96.1°F (1992) | 73.0°F (2008) | 2.08 in (2001) |
| August 9 | 99.0°F (2023) | 75.0°F (2012) | 3.99 in (2012) |
| August 10 | 99.0°F (1998) | 75.0°F (2000) | 1.67 in (2000) |
| August 11 | 99.0°F (2023) | 71.1°F (2004) | 2.77 in (2008) |
| August 12 | 99.0°F (2007) | 71.1°F (1996) | 1.71 in (2016) |
| August 13 | 99.0°F (2023) | 69.1°F (2004) | 2.11 in (2008) |
| August 14 | 98.1°F (1999) | 69.1°F (2004) | 0.91 in (2016) |
| August 15 | 100.0°F (2023) | 70.0°F (2004) | 0.35 in (2017) |
| August 16 | 98.1°F (1995) | 73.0°F (1992) | 1.27 in (2008) |
| August 17 | 99.0°F (1995) | 73.9°F (1992) | 1.88 in (2002) |
| August 18 | 100.0°F (1995) | 73.9°F (2004) | 0.89 in (2012) |
| August 19 | 99.0°F (1995) | 73.9°F (1992) | 2.30 in (2012) |
| August 20 | 100.0°F (2023) | 72.0°F (1992) | 2.28 in (2004) |
| August 21 | 96.1°F (2000) | 68.0°F (1993) | 4.86 in (1998) |
| August 22 | 98.1°F (2023) | 73.9°F (1992) | 0.90 in (2006) |
| August 23 | 100.9°F (2023) | 73.0°F (1992) | 0.71 in (2022) |
| August 24 | 100.0°F (2023) | 73.0°F (2008) | 2.24 in (2012) |
| August 25 | 99.0°F (2023) | 72.0°F (1996) | 4.02 in (1992) |
| August 26 | 99.0°F (2023) | 75.0°F (2008) | 1.48 in (2019) |
| August 27 | 105.1°F (2023) | 73.0°F (1991) | 1.56 in (2010) |
| August 28 | 95.0°F (1998) | 73.9°F (2010) | 4.95 in (2012) |
| August 29 | 98.1°F (1995) | 72.0°F (1992) | 4.24 in (2012) |
| August 30 | 99.0°F (2000) | 71.1°F (1992) | 3.64 in (2014) |
| August 31 | 99.0°F (2000) | 72.0°F (1992) | 1.45 in (2020) |